Its fruit is not only a vital source of energy but also prized for its medicinal properties
Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Rich: Powerful antioxidants promote overall well-being by fighting free radicals and reducing inflammation
Used in the treatment of diabetes
Fruit is gathered from the wild for local food use
The rind and the hairs are shiny yellows in color when ripe
Jacaratia heptaphylla Live Plant Plant Type:Seedling Plant Its fruit is not onlyJacaratia heptaphylla is a species of tree in the family Caricaceae. They are native to The Neotropics, Mato Grosso Do Sul, Bahia, Mata Atlntica, Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo, Rio De Janeiro, and SO Paulo. The edible fruit is sometimes gathered from the wild for local use. Fruits are normally eaten raw or cooked. It has a cream colour pulp with sweet, spicy, pleasant flavour. Common Name: Jacaratia Botanical Name: Canarium schweinfurthii Bloom Time