Piqui

Caryocar villosum, Caryocaraceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Patauá PalmOenocarpus bataua

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Naked Coral BeanErythrina coralloides

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Wild Pepper VinePiper magnificum

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Golden CalatheaCalathea lutea

Shade ProvisionNutrient AccumulationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Pacara Earpod TreeEnterolobium contortisiliquum

Large canopy trees compete for dominance and may produce growth-inhibiting compounds

Candle treeParmentiera cereifera

Trees of different canopy levels may compete for light penetration and growing space

Uses

Functions

Oil-Rich Fruit ProductionTimberWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit PulpNuts

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Piqui grow in?

Piqui grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Piqui?

Good companions for Piqui include Patauá Palm, Naked Coral Bean, Wild Pepper Vine, Golden Calathea.

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