Lucumo silvestre
Pouteria splendens

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m high. The flowers are white. They have 6 petals.

An unreolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Chile it grows between 0-500 m above sea level. It grows in or near water. It is along the edges of streams and lakes. It grows in humid areas with constant rain. It can grow in dry areas. It grows in full sun. It suits hardiness zones 10 & 11. It cannot tolerate frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Chile (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lucumo

Synonyms

Lucuma valparadisea Molina;