Spanish Name
Canistel
Scientific Name
Pouteria campechiana
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
Fruit
Recipes
Growth Type
Small-Tree
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalFruit-FreshShadePollinator
Life Cycle
Climax
Origin
Central America
Strata Category
High
How to eat
Eat raw or in smoothies, pies or cake.
Nutritional Info
Rich in beta-carotene (provitamin A), niacin, fiber
Medicinal Uses
Good for eye health, skin health, energy metabolism
Planting Distance
6–8 m between trees; prefers full sun and well-drained soils; mulch heavily in early years.
Harvest Time
Depending on climate, fruits mature 3–5 years after planting; harvest season varies by region but usually occurs in late dry to early wet season.
