Mamey, Mammea

Where does Mamey grow?

Found in: Africa, Amazon, Antilles, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, Hispaniola, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Lesser Antilles, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, North America, Pacific, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, South America, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, West Africa, West Indies

Notes: There are about 50 Mammea species. They grow in the tropics.

Status: It is sold in local markets.

Growing Mamey, Mammea

Cultivation: Plants are normally grown from seed. Seed take 2 months to germinate. Cuttings and grafting are sometimes used.

Edible Uses: The fruit is eaten fresh or cooked or used in jams. The fruit are best if sliced and left in water for a few hours. They are used to make ice-cream, drinks and preserves. The fruit can also be eaten with sugar and cream. The flowers are used to make an aromatic liqueur. The sap of the tree is used to make a fermented toddy.

Production: Seedling trees produce in 6-10 years. Grafted trees produce after 4-5 years. A fruit can weigh 600-700 g.

Nutrition Info

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