species 3,406 observations

Jaboticaba

Plinia cauliflora

Field notes

A jaboticaba () or jabuticaba (Portuguese: [ʒabutʃiˈkabɐ]) is a round, edible fruit produced by a jaboticaba tree (Plinia cauliflora), also known as Brazilian grapetree. The purplish-black, white-pulped fruit grows directly on the trunk of the tree, making it an example of 'cauliflory'. It is eaten raw or used to make jellies, jams, juice or wine. The tree, of the family Myrtaceae, is native to the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Goiás and São Paulo in Brazil. Related species in the genus Myrciaria, often referred to by the same common names, are native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru and Bolivia. Jaboticaba tree is also grown as an ornamental and bonsai.

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5 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Great Kiskadee, Tropical Kingbird, Jamaican Fruit-eating Bat, Red-eyed Vireo 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Habit: Broad Dense Multi stemmed Rounded
Plant type: Edible Houseplant Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension.