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MELICOCCUS BIJUGATUS - KNIPPA.
SynonymMelicoccus bijuga l. Common name Spanish lime, knipa, knippa, guenepa, mamoncillo, guenepe, honeyberry, limoncillo, grosella de miel, genip, knepe. Family Sapindiceae (Soapberry family). Overview A large stately tree with spreading branches and a smooth gray bark; indigenous to tropical America, growing up to 100 feet tall. The flowers are clustered in panicles; fragrant and greenish white. The fruits are borne in clusters; they are completely round and 1 - 1½' in diameter. The leathery, tin green skin covers a layer of juicy pulp translucent and salmon pink. The large seeds is also round and ¾" - 1" in diameter. Knippa is mostly eaten out of hand; the juice can also be used as a cold drink. The seeds can be roasted and are edible; the cooked seeds are a substitute for cassava. Hardiness USDA zone 9 - 11. Propagation Seeds. Due to recalcitrant nature of the seeds, they have a short viable life, can not be dried well and can not withstand low temperatures. Culture Full sun, well drained clay - loam soil. It can tolerate drought well. Plant in frost free location; mamoncillo can withstand some frost but serious damage occure at 25° F. Recalcitrant seeds are not refundable since they are prone to fungus and often difficult to germinate. |
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