Spanish Name
Zapote amarillo
Scientific Name
Couepia polyandra
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
Fruit
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Growth Type
Large-Tree
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalShadeOrnamentalPollinatorFruit-Fresh
Life Cycle
Secondary
Origin
Central America
Strata Category
MediumHigh
How to eat
Eaten raw when fully ripe (soft and aromatic). Can be made into smoothies, ice cream or preserves. Some compare the taste and texture to egg yolk or sweet potatoe with vanilla notes
Nutritional Info
Rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber, contains vitamin A and C and natural sugars. High energy value due to starchy-sweet pulp
Medicinal Uses
Used as digestive aid. Bark or leaves may have anti-inflammatory or astringent uses
Planting Distance
6–8 meters between trees
Harvest Time
5–7 years from seeds. 3-5 years from graft
