The seeds are used in poultices for wounds, whitlows, tumors, and enlarged liver. The fruit and plant parts have ethnomedical uses in traditional Brazilian medicine.
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Produces edible, flavorful fruit rich in healthy benefits. Wood used for rural construction and fuel. Attractive ornamental tree for tropical gardens.
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Rheedia brasiliensis
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🌱 Story of Bacupari
Rheedia brasiliensis, commonly known as Bacupari, is an evergreen tree native to Brazil. It grows to 10-20 feet tall with a dense, rounded crown. The tree produces small, ovate, orange-yellow fruits with subacid white pulp that have an excellent flavor, eaten fresh or used in jams. It thrives in semi-shade to full sun with regular watering and well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
This tree heals the planet
Every single day, Bacupari gives back
☁️ CO₂ Absorbed
20 kg/yr
≈ 100 km of car emissions offset annually
💨 Oxygen Released
15 kg/yr
💧 Water Conserved
3,400 L/yr
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Age
15.0m
Height
50yr
Lifespan
Stage
📋 Details
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Family
Clusiaceae
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Native Status
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City
Kollam
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Location
Private Property
🩺 Medicinal Properties
The seeds are used in poultices for wounds, whitlows, tumors, and enlarged liver. The fruit and plant parts have ethnomedical uses in traditional Brazilian medicine.
✨ What makes Bacupari special
Produces edible, flavorful fruit rich in healthy benefits. Wood used for rural construction and fuel. Attractive ornamental tree for tropical gardens.
