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Veliyath Gardens

Rollinia Fruit Plants (Rollinia Deliciosa)

150.00
Rs. 150.00
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Plant type

Common Name: Biriba, Wild Sweetsop

Botanical Name: Rollinia Deliciosa

General Information: Native to tropical South America. The fruit is big, conical, or round, It starts green when unripe and matures to yellow, The aromatic flesh is glossy white or translucent with a jelly-like texture, The skin of a ripe Rollinia fruit peels off easily, The flesh is fibrous with a smooth, almost creamy consistency, It contains small, dark brown, elliptical seeds that are not edible, The fruit has a mild-acidulous flavour with shades of pineapple, banana, coconut, and other tropical Flavors, Ripe fruit is easy to cut into wedges, The pulp may be removed using a spoon, and the seeds should be discarded.

Nutritional Content:

Rollinia fruit is high in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Iron, Protein, Carbohydrates It also contains important amino acids like Lysine,Methionine, Threonine, Tryptophan

Cultivation Information:

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate

Planting and Care

Needs warm, most soils in hot, humid climates, thrives with regular year-round irrigation or in areas where rainfall is equally distributed throughout the year, will not tolerate cold or extended periods of drought.

Special Feature

Rollinia fruits are high in calcium and phosphorus, as well as vitamin C and iron. They’re also a source of protein and carbohydrates, and contain important amino acids like lysine, methionine, threonine and tryptophan.

Uses/Benefits

Has a caramel or lemon custard-pudding flavor, is usually eaten out of hand, often juiced and sometimes blended with milk for a drink or wine.