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Pouteria gardneriana (A.DC.) Radlk.
| Family Name: | Sapotaceae |
| Synonyms: | Pouteria suavis Hemsl., Pouteria lanceolata Raunk. ex Warm. |
| Common Name: | Abuai, Aguai Guacu |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A small tree usually grows to 10-15 m tall. |
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| Trunk | The trunk measures 40-50 cm in diameter. |
| Foliage | Leaves are leathery and glossy, lanceolate-oblong to obovate. |
| Fruit | Fruits are ovoid to pear-shaped, measuring about 5 cm in diameter, orange and yellow when ripe. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): Fruit pulp is eaten fresh and has a sweet flavor. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
|---|---|
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Leathery |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Few (1-5) |
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Others
| Master ID | 1794 |
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| Species ID | 3087 |
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