What is Byrsonima crassifolia?
Q: What is Byrsonima crassifolia?
A: Byrsonima crassifolia is a slow growing tree native to the Tropical America.
Q: What are some common names of Byrsonima crassifolia?
A: Some common names of Byrsonima crassifolia include changunga, muruci, murici, nanche, nance, nancite, chacunga, craboo, kraabu, savanna serrette (or savanna serret) and golden spoon.
Q: Where is Byrsonima crassifolia primarily cultivated?
A: Byrsonima crassifolia is primarily cultivated in Peru, Southern Mexico, Pacific side of Central America, Guadeloupe, Barbados, Brazil, St. Martin, Cuba, Haiti, Trinidad, Curacao, Isle of Pines, Puerto Rico, Dominica and The Dominican Republic.
Q: What family does Byrsonima crassifolia belong to?
A: Byrsonima crassifolia belongs to the acerola family of Malpighiaceae.
Q: When does Byrsonima crassifolia flower and fruit?
A: Byrsonima crassifolia bears yellow to dull orange or red flowers during spring to fall and fruits on August and September.
Q: What is the flavor of the fruit of Byrsonima crassifolia?
A: The white and juicy flesh of yellow fruit of Byrsonima crassifolia has pungent and distinct flavor.
Q: What are some animals that Byrsonima crassifolia attracts?
A: Byrsonima crassifolia attracts butterflies, bees and birds.
