Jacaratia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Jacaratia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Jacaratia mexicana
Jacaratia mexicana
Family: Caricaceae
Cultivation
Plants can begin flowering when about 3 metres tall. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Deciduous TreeView Details
EdibleMedicinal
Jacaratia spinosa
Jacaratia spinosa
Family: Caricaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics. Grows best in a sunny position. Newly planted young trees usually establish well and grow away quickly, easily reaching a height of 4 - 5 metres within 2 years.
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