Discover how to cultivate the unique and delectable Chupa-chupa (Quararibea cordata), a rare gem in the world of tropical fruits. Ideal for enthusiasts seeking to enrich their gardens with exotic, juicy fruits boasting a blend of cantaloupe and pineapple flavors.

The South American sapote (Quararibea cordata Visch.) was introduced into South Florida from the Amazon Basin in 1964. The first crop of large "top-shaped", orange-fleshed fruit appeared nine years later.

Little-known outside its natural range, this member of the Malvaceae family has nomenclatural problems. Its current botanical designation is Matisia cordata Humb. & Bonpl., though it is sometimes referred to as Quararibea cordata. In addition, there is no generally accepted vernacular name.

Quararibea cordata grow and care – tree of the genus Quararibea also known as Sapote or Chupa-Chupa fruit, Quararibea cordata perennial evergreen or semi-deciduous plant, the fruit edible and also used as shade tree ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 11+.

Quararibea cordata, Matisia cordata Chupa-chupa, Zapote Chupachupa, South American Sapote Family: Malvaceae (Formerly:Bombacaceae) Subfamily: Bombacoideae Origin: Brazil, Colombia, Peru. The Chupa-chupa tree is fast-growing, erect, to 130 or even 145 ft (40-45 m) high in the wild, though often no more than 40 ft (12 m) in cultivation.

Quararibea cordata (South American sapote, Chupa-chupa) is a large, semi-deciduous, fruit tree (up to 45m in height), native to Amazon Rainforest vegetation in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It bears orange-yellow fruit which are soft, juicy, sweet and contain 2-5 seeds.

2023年3月11日 · Quararibea cordata, the South American sapote or chupa-chupa, is a large, semi-deciduous, fruit tree (up to 45m in height), native to Amazon rainforest vegetation in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

A fast-growing and natural pioneer species within its native range known as Quararibes cordata or South American Sapote is medium-sized tree growing about 30 m in height and 50 cm in bole diameter. The leaves are heart-shaped, green, and alternate. The flowers are creamy-yellow.

2019年11月20日 · This datasheet on Quararibea cordata covers Identity, Overview, Associated Diseases, Pests or Pathogens, Distribution, Biology & Ecology, Uses, Management, Genetics and Breeding, Food Quality, Food Safety, Economics, Further Information.

It is easy to cut, but has poor mechanical properties. It is used as core material for doors and panelling, and to make light boxes [