Guapeva Fruit Plant (Pouteria venosa)

Common Name: Iron Acacia, Guapeva, Bapeba, Aboirana

Botanical Name: Pouteria venosa

General Information:

A fruiting tree native to the Atlantic Bush

Produces beautiful round fruit with fleshy and sugary pulp

Small to medium-sized tree, reaching a maximum of 8 meters when grown and 15 meters in its native state

Fruitful from January to March

Lesser-known sapote with brown-skinned fruits and yellow-white flesh

Easy to grow, suitable for planting in full sun or half shade

Prefers fertile, moist soils with good drainage

Health Benefits:

Guapeva contribute to improved blood sugar control.

The fruit has benefits for heart health.

Guapeva reduces the pain intensity of menstrual cramps.

Guapeva aids in maintaining a healthy digestive system.

Guapeva exhibits anticancer properties.

Consumption has a positive effect on immunity.

The fruit has skin-protective and anti-aging properties.

Cultivation Information:

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate