Pouteria Macrocarpa - Procoló - Head Monkey Abiu

Seeds were imported from Brazil. The monkey-headed abiu, which belongs to the family Sapotaceae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica. In Brazil, it occurs in states of Amazonas, Pará, Roraima (POUTERIA, 2015), Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Amapá and Espírito Santo, in floodplain forest and terra firma. Its Wood has commercial value and is considered a vulnerable species, as subpopulations are declining due to timber exploitation. Trees can reach 30 m in height and 65 cm in diameter. The fruits are fleshy and have two to four seeds. The seeds are oblong, large and have a rough external integument, light brown, with average length values, width and thickness of 39.6 mm, 24.7 mm and 21.3 mm, respectively. Those who I have spoke to in Brazil who have tried this fruit, have said it is one of, is not the BEST fruit they have ever eaten. It is sweet, and only eaten out of hand. Seeds are viable, some are germinating, and will be shipped in humid vermiculite.