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- Spanish Name
- Caimito
- Common Name
- Star Apple
- Family
- SAPOTACEAE
- Grows up to 30m tall in open areas and is cultivated because of its edible fruits.
- Extracts from the leaves, stem bark, fruits, peel, pulp, or seed are used in traditional medicine for curing diabetes and fighting against bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.
- The bitter, pulverized seed is taken as a tonic, diuretic and febrifuge.
- Pollinated mainly by native stingless bees.
PROPAGATION: Seeds
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion