Jaboticabas, Brazilian grapetree, Large jaboticaba
A tropical plant. It is native to S Brazil. It grows in humid higher mountain forests in Brazil. They suit tropical and subtropical climates. Trees cannot tolerate salt wind. Trees once established can survive temperatures down to -5°C for short periods. They do best in acid soil with pH of 5.5 to 6.5. On alkaline soils micronutrient deficiencies often occur. Heavy mulching and an organic soil are best. Because of the shallow root system plants suffer from drying out. Plants can survive extended flooding. They can stand full sun or shade. In Bolivia it grows between 300-1,700 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 10-11.
Also known as:
Grauda, Guaperu, Guapuru, Ibapumi, Jabuticaba, Jabuticabeira-preta, Jabuticabeira-rajada, Jabuticabeira-rosea, Jabuticabeira, Jacoticaba de Sao Paulo, Sabara, Taanumox, Ybapuru
Synonyms
- Eugenia cauliflora (Mart.) DC.
- Eugenia jaboticaba (Vell.) Kiaersk.
- Myrica jaboticaba (Vell.) Baill.
- Myrciaria cauliflora (Mart.) O. Berg.
- Myrtus cauliflora Mart.
- Myrtus jaboticaba Vell.
- Plinia jaboticaba (Vell.) Kausel
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Jaboticabas grow?
Found in: Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Cook Islands, Cuba, El Salvador, Hawaii, Honduras, Pacific, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, North America, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, South America, Tasmania, Uruguay, United States
Status: It is a cultivated fruit tree. The fruit are very popular.
Growing Jaboticabas, Brazilian grapetree, Large jaboticaba
Cultivation: Trees can be grown from seed, or by grafting. Seed breed reasonably true to type. The seeds are collected from ripe fruit that have been allowed to partly decompose and are then washed free of pulp under running water. Seeds need to be cleaned of pulp and sown fresh. They germinate in 28 days. Layering can be used.
Edible Uses: Fruit can be eaten fresh. They are also used for jams and wines. The pulp is juicy and sweet. The skin is not eaten. The fruit can be frozen or dried for later use.
Production: Trees grow slowly. Trees can be grown from seed and seedlings may not fruit for 6-10 years. Trees can be grafted for better fruit. Grafted trees produce fruit in 4-5 years. Fruit can occur in 6-8 flushes throughout the year. It takes 21-25 days from flowering to fruit maturity.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 46 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 820 | 23 | - | 87.1 |
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