Heaven fruit (Willughbeia coriacea)

Family: Apocynaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Willughbeia coriacea is an evergreen Climber growing to 30 m (98ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Tropical, Sub-Tropical, Monsoonal. Terrestrial habitat (Primary Rainforest; Secondary Rainforest; Freshwater Swamp Forest). (Zone 10)