Pouteria sp. "Pitomba de Leite"

Pouteria sp. "Pitomba de Leite" is native to the Maranhao state and is highly appreciated for its flavor and sweetness. While it currently has a small amount of jelly-like flesh, breeding efforts to increase the fruit's flesh content could yield great benefits.

The plant also boasts extremely ornamental leaves, making it an ideal candidate for hedging purposes.

If you like Pouteria sp. "Pitomba de Leite", you might also like Syzygium jiewhoei or Passiflora tarminiana "Tumbo"