Moela de mutum
Lacunaria jenmanii
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Basic Information
Family: Ochnaceae
Genus: lacunaria
Plant ID (slug): lacunaria-jenmanii
Numeric ID: 19742
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Lacunaria jenmanii is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[625 ]. The thick-skinned fruit has a succulent, sweet pulp with a delicious flavour[625 ]. The subglobose fruit is about 7cm in diameter[625 ].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Lacunaria jenmanii Moela de mutum