Borojo

Borojoa patinoi

Physical Characteristics

Borojoa patinoi is an evergreen Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Northwestern S. America - Colombia and Brazil, north through Central America to Nicaragua.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Drink Fruit - eaten raw or made into jellies, preserves, sauces, ice cream etc[ 301 ]. A sweet, aromatic flavour with some bitterness[ 335 ]. The green to brown fruit is 7 - 12 cm in diameter with a brown pulp that is very acid and dense[ 418 ]. The fruit pulp is used to prepare juice (jugo del amor), compotes, marmalades, candies and wine[ 418 ].

Medicinal Uses

Aphrodisiac The fruit is prized for its tonic and cure-all qualities[ 418 ]. It is famous in western Colombia for its supposed aphrodisiac properties[ 418 ].

Known Hazards

None known