Platonia
Genus
Also called Platonia insignis
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“It's an Amazonian canopy tree” — Bacuri — Permaculture Database
“This plant thrives in partial shade to full sun, ideally receiving 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily” — Bacuri Care Guide
“Platonia insignis prefers consistently moist soil but should not be waterlogged.” — Bacuri Care Guide
“Platonia insignis prefers well-draining, loamy soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.0” — Bacuri Care Guide
“It is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 10-12” — Bacuri Care Guide
“Moderate growth15-30 feet tall, 10-15 feet wide” — Bacuri Care Guide
“Propagation can be achieved through seeds or stem cuttings.” — Bacuri Care Guide
“The fruit drops before you can pick it. That's not a flaw in bacuri's design” — Bacuri — Permaculture Database
“followed by yellow to orange fruits with aromatic, acidic pulp” — How to Care for Platonia (Platonia insignis)
“Platonia insignis is non-toxic to pets and children.” — Bacuri Care Guide
“other fruit trees such as Mangifera indica (mango), Cocos nucifera (coconut) and Artocarpus altilis (breadfruit)” — Platonia insignis: complete guide | GardenWorld
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 6 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian