Licania platypus (Sunsapote) - Image 8

Botanical names: Licania platypus, Moquilea platypus, Licania michauxii

Common names: Sunsapote, Monkey apple, Gopher Apple

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

Origin: Mexico to Panama

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEdible plant
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Licania platypus (Sunsapote) with yellow and green leaves on a woody plant.
Licania platypus (Sunsapote) stems covered with yellow young leaves and deeper green mature foliage.
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