Botanical Profile
Quararibea cordata is a tropical fruit tree from the Malvaceae family.
Scientific Name
Quararibea cordata (Humb. & Bonpl.) Vischer Synonym: Matisia cordata Bonpl.
Local Name
Chupa Chupa, South American Sapote
Native Habitat
Native to the Amazon regions of Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Ecuador. It grows in humid tropical lowland forests with warm temperatures and high rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds require fresh sowing and stable humidity for reliable germination.
Germination Timeframe
3–8 weeks
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun to partial shade, high humidity, and fertile well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Ideal temperatures range between 24–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its rare edible fruit, large ornamental leaves, and limited availability outside tropical regions.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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