Cupassu Fruit Plants (Theobroma Grandiflorum) delivering a sweet and slightly

delivering a sweet and slightly tangy flavor

Cancer Prevention Potential: Contains compounds that may reduce the risk of certain cancers

bell-shaped flowers pollinated by moths and bats

Low sticky latex substance inside the fruit

Botanical Name: Plinia Cauliflora X Plinia Aureana

Cupassu Fruit Plants (Theobroma Grandiflorum) delivering a sweet and slightlyCommon Names: Cupuacu (also spelled Cupuassu, Cupuazu, Cupu Assu, or Copoasu) Botanical Name: Theobroma Grandiflorum General Information: Native and common throughout the Amazon. Grows as a small shrub or bushy tree Naturally cultivated in the jungles of northern Brazil (Para, Amazonas, and Amapa), Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru The Cupuacu fruit is extremely similar to the cacao fruit. Ovular shaped fruit with a chocolate flavor. Brown peel surrounds a