Spanish Name
Yuplón
Scientific Name
Spondias mombin
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
BarkFruit
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Growth Type
Medium-Tree
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalFruit-Fresh
Life Cycle
Climax
Origin
Central AmericaSouth America
Strata Category
High
How to eat
Eat fresh either raw or unripe (like unripe Mango), pickled or used in jams and juices.
Nutritional Info
Contains vitamin C, iron, antioxidants
Medicinal Uses
Treats digestive issues, inflammation, traditional use in wound healing
Planting Distance
6–10 m between trees; full sun preferred; tolerant of poor soils but best with good drainage. Can be pruned to manage height and improve access to fruit.
Harvest Time
Fruits mature 3–5 years after planting (from seed or graft); harvest typically occurs in dry season when fruits naturally drop or are shaken down.
