A tropical tree, indigenous to Surinam, growing up to 75 feet tall with a dense foliage and leathery; oblong, evergreen leaves.
The flowers are fragrant and white.
There are male, female and hermaphrodite flowers, together or on separate trees.
The edible, nearly round, fruits are large (up to 7 lbs), light brown with a thick grayish - brown skin.
The orange fruit - pulp tastes delicious, somewhat like mango.
The fruits have up to 4 brown avoid seeds.

Medicinal applications: used in the treatment of parasitic skin disease.

Hardiness: USDA zone 9B - 11.
Propagation: seeds.
Culture: full sun / light shade, well drained soil.
Protect from frost or plant in frost free areas, since temperatures drop below 28°F. will probably damage the plant severely.