Duguetia echinophora "Maranhão"

Duguetia echinophora "Maranhão" is native to the state of Maranhão in Brazil. It is known for its very strong and long-lasting wood. The fruit of this tree is elongated and has a striking yellow-green color with hints of peachy orange.

The pulp of the fruit is reported to have an exceptionally sweet taste, somewhat similar to other fruits in the Annonaceae family. The tree can grow to be quite tall, with some specimens reaching between 5 to 20 meters