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Tropical Fruit FOOD FOREST:
PLANT INFO

Welcome to our Tropical Fruit Food Forest Plant Information Guide!

Discover the vibrant world of tropical fruits in our Tropical Fruit Food Forest with our comprehensive Plant Information Guides. This curated collection introduces you to the unique flavors and fascinating stories behind the tropical treasures that thrive in our fields. Each guide is brimming with valuable insights, including essential plant details, cultivation tips, and the cultural significance of these fruits, as well as delicious recipes to inspire your culinary adventures.

Let our Plant Information Guides deepen your connection to the natural abundance of our farm and ignite your passion for tropical flavors.

Clusiaceae (related to Mangosteen)

Achacha

Garcinia humilis

Malvaceae. (same as okra, cotton, cacao and durian)

Aibika

Abelmoschus manihot

Lauraceae

Avocado

Persea Americana

Combretaceae

Beach Almond

Terminalia cattapa

Ebenaceae (same as ebony and persimmon)

Black sapote

Diospyros nigra

Myrtaceae (same as Myrtle, clove and guava)

Brazilian cherry

Eugenia uniflora

Myrtaceae

Brazilian guava

Psidium guineense

Araucariaceae

Bunya pine

Araucaria bidwillii

Anacardiaceae (Cashew/Mango family)

Burdekin Plum

Pleiogynium timoriense

Malvaceae

Cacao

Theobroma cacao

Euphorbiaceae

Candle nut tree

Aleurites moluccanus

Sapotaceae

Canistel

Pouteria campechiana

Euphorbiaceae

Casava

Manihot esculenta

Rubiaceae

Coffee

Coffea arabica

Rutaceae (same as citrus)

Curry leaf

Bergera koenigii

Cactaceae

Dragon fruit

Selenicereus undatus

Rutaceae (citrus family, same as mandarins, oranges, lemons, limes etc)

Finger lime

Citrus australasica (previously, microcitrus australasica)

Malvaceae

Flame tree

Brachychiton acerifolius

Salicaceae

Governor's plum

Flacourtia indica

Myrtaceae

Grumichama

Eugenia brasiliensis

Myrtaceae

Guava

Psidium guajava

Myrtaceae

Jaboticaba

Myrciaria cauliflora

Moraceae (same as fig, mulberry and breadfruit)

Jackfruit

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Rutaceae

Kaffir lime

Citrus hystrix

Moraceae

Kwai muk

Artocarpus parvus/ Artocarpus hypargyreus

Moraceae

Lakoocha

Artocarpus lacucha

Fabaceae

Leopard tree

Libidibia ferrea

Rutaceae

Lisbon lemon

Citrus limon

Asteraceae

Longevity Spinach

Gynura procumbens

Rosaceae

Loquat

Eriobotrya japonica

Sapindaceae

Lychee

Litchi chinensis

Proteaceae (same as Banksias, Grevilleas and Hakeas)

Macadamia

Macadamia integrifolia/ Macadamia tetraphylla hybrid

Anacardiaceae

Mango

Mangifera indica

Moringaceae

Moringa

Moringa oleifera

Moraceae

Mulberry

Morus rubra

Pittosporaceae

Native frangipani

Hymenosporum flavum

Asparagaceae

Native palm lily

Cordyline petiolaris

Malpighiaceae

Peanut butter fruit

Bunchosia glandulifera

Malvaceae (same as cacao, hibiscus, cotton, okra & durian)

Peanut tree

Sterculia quadrifida

Fabaceae

Pigeon pea

Cajanus Cajun

Podocarpaceae

Plumb pine

Podocarpus elatus

Fabaceae

Red bead tree

Adenanthera pavonina

Malvaceae

Saba nut

Pachira glabra

Moraceae

Sandpaper fig

Ficus opposita

Sapotaceae

Sapodilla

Manilkara zapota

Annonaceae

Soursop

Annona muricata

Sapotaceae

Star apple

Chrysophyllum cainito

Oxalidaceae

Starfruit

Averrhoa carambola

Myrtaceae

Strawberry guava

Psidium cattleianum

Rutaceae

Tahitian lime

Citrus × latifolia

Strelitziaceae

Travellers palm

Ravenala madagascariensis

Rutaceae

Wampi

Clausena lansium

Rutaceae

White sapote

Casimiroa edulis

Clusiaceae

Yellow mangosteen

Garcinia zanthochymus

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