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Pouteria torta (Mart.) Radlk.

Family: Sapotaceae · Genus: Pouteria

Secondary II High Mulch biomass
Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil from Brazil · CC BY · Wikimedia Commons

Medium-sized Cerrado and Atlantic Forest tree (8–15 m). Large yellow-orange fruit with sweet starchy flesh and shiny seeds — edible raw or in jams. Important for wildlife and in Cerrado restoration systems.

Götsch succession

Götsch stage
Secondary II
Ecological role
Late secondary
Primary stratum
High
Strata
High, Medium
Biomass class
Mulch biomass

Environment

Light requirement
Full sun
Water requirement
Moderate
Drought tolerance
High
Soil pH range
4.5–6.5
Preferred soil texture
Loamy, Sandy
Hardiness zones
10–12

Morphology

Mature height
8–15 m
Recommended spacing
6–8 m
Root system
Taproot
Root depth
Deep
Growth rate
Slow
Lifespan
50–100 years
Time to first harvest
72 months
Productive lifespan
50 years

Biomes & climate

Köppen classes

Where it fits in a guild

Guapeva takes the High stratum in the Secondary II phase of succession — in a guild it shares the line with species from the other strata, each harvesting light at its own height, in its own time.

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Emergent High · ≈15 m Medium Low Ground cover

📅 Phenology

Flowering months: July, August, September

Fruiting months: October, November, December, January

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long until the first harvest of guapeva?

The first harvest of guapeva comes around 72 months after planting.

What spacing is recommended for guapeva?

The recommended spacing for guapeva is 6–8 m.

How tall does guapeva grow?

At maturity, guapeva reaches 8–15 m tall.

When does guapeva fruit?

Fruiting of guapeva occurs in October, November, December, January.

When does guapeva flower?

Flowering of guapeva occurs in July, August, September.

What stage and stratum does guapeva occupy in a syntropic system?

In a syntropic system, guapeva belongs to the secondary ii stage, occupying the high stratum.

Functions

🍎 Fruit 🌿 Biomass producer

Propagation

Seed

Citations

  1. Rewilding Brazil / Brazilian Plantfinder — Pouteria torta (phenology, height_min_m, height_max_m, propagation)
  2. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Pouteria torta (Mart.) Radlk. (gbif_taxon_key, family, genus)
  3. Plants of the World Online (Kew) — Pouteria torta (Mart.) Radlk. (powo_id, scientific_author)

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