Rollinia (Biriba)

Planting: Pit size: 60 cm3. Spacing: 5 m×5 m. Prefers high humidity and warm temperatures.
Manuring: High organic matter requirement. Apply vermicompost and poultry manure regularly.
Irrigation: Needs frequent watering; sensitive to drought.
Importance: Faster fruiting than most exotics (often in 2–3 years from grafting).
Nutrient Value: Good source of Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C.
Medicinal Value: The seeds are ground and used traditionally for stomach ailments.
Ecological Value: Fast growth provides quick shade; flowers attract beetle pollinators.
Ornamental Value: Extreme. The exotic, conical yellow fruits with soft spikes are a major conversation starter.