Achras sapota Linn. There is great variation in the size and form of ciku trees. Fruits are produced at frequent intervals throughout the year.
Mature fruits have a dull pale to rusty brown thin skin.
When ripe the flesh is yellowish to pinkish brown, soft, sweet and delicious. Unripe fruits are hard and unpleasantly astringent. They are easily separated from the flesh. Ciku, a native of tropical America is well spread throughout the tropics. There are many ciku clones but only 2 are recommended for planting.