Pajura Fruit Plant (Couepia bracteosa) Plant Type:Seedling plant Studies have also shown that

Studies have also shown that the epicarp (outer skin) of the fruit has α-amylase inhibitory activity

Bitter properties from 'naringin' aid the digestive process

Fruits are 3 to 4 cm in diameter

Soft yellow-orange flesh with a distinctive flavour that can range from sweet to sour

Thick and firm carpels with a reddish-orange color

Pajura Fruit Plant (Couepia bracteosa) Plant Type:Seedling plant Studies have also shown thatCommon Name: Pajura Botanical Name: Couepia bracteosa General Information: Evergreen fruit trees can grow up to 15 meters tall. Found in the Amazon region. Fruits used as a food source in rural South America, especially in Brazil The edible fruit is gathered from the wild for local use. The fruit is oval with a thick, aromatic, oily pulp. Thin skin with a sweet flavor, Can be eaten raw and has high oil content Wood is heavy, very durable, and used for