Gonzalagunia Dicocca Var. Guianensis

Guianese cupuaçu, scientifically known as Gonzalagunia dicocca var. guianensis, is a unique and lesser-known species of the Malvaceae family native to the rainforests of South America. This plant is particularly found in the Guyana Shield region, where it thrives in the humid and nutrient-rich soils of the tropical environment. Its most distinctive feature is the large, fleshy, yellowish-orange fruit that resembles a cup, hence its common name. The fruit contains a creamy pulp and is valued for its potential nutritional and medicinal properties. Despite its ecological and cultural significance, the Guianese cupuaçu remains underexplored and underappreciated in global botanical research.