loaded with essential vitamins
Seen as a cultural and ecological symbol of the Amazon’s unique biodiversity
not only for its fruits but also for its aesthetic appeal and shade-providing qualities
Crown Shape: Open or umbrella-like
The Araca Piranga fruit
Pourouma guianensis Live Plant Plant Type:Seedling Plant loaded with essential vitaminsPourouma guianensis is an evergreen tree with a sparse, open crown; it can grow 10 15 metres tall. This fast growing tree is native to S. America Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam. The tree produces violet black, ovoid drupes measuring 2040 mm in diameter, each containing a single seed. These fruits are edible and consumed locally. The wood of Pourouma guianensis is light, soft, and used for low value items such as