Spondias dulcis, commonly known as ambarella, pommecythe, golden apple, or June plum, is a tropical fruit tree in the family Anacardiaceae. The name Spondias comes from the Greek spondias (“plum-like fruit”), while dulcis derives from the Latin word for “sweet,” in reference to its ripe flavor. Native to the Malesian region of Southeast Asia, especially Melanesia and Polynesia, it later spread to the Caribbean, Central America, Africa, and South Asia through colonial trade routes.

Historically, ambarella was cultivated in Polynesia and Melanesia as a versatile food crop, consumed fresh or preserved. It was introduced to Jamaica in 1782 and quickly integrated into Caribbean foodways, where it remains an important seasonal fruit. In traditional medicine, parts of the tree have been used for digestive and anti-inflammatory remedies. In modern usage, ambarella fruit is eaten raw with salt and chili, made into chutneys, jams, juices, and pickles, or used in curries and savory dishes. Young leaves are sometimes eaten as a potherb.