Description
Eugenia rostrifolia — a juicy fruit from southern Brazil
Eugenia rostrifolia, known regionally as batinga-vermelha, is a native Brazilian Myrtaceae tree associated with Atlantic Forest habitats, including Santa Catarina. Our photographs show a glossy orange-yellow ripe fruit and the generous pale pulp surrounding a sizeable seed.
The flavor is the star: our Brazilian collector describes the fruit as extremely sweet and very juicy. A botanical assessment from the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden independently describes the pulp as succulent and sweetish. It is enjoyed fresh, with local use in ice cream and liqueurs also reported by the collector.
Why collectors value it
- Fruit: rounded orange-yellow berry with pale, juicy flesh.
- Taste: extremely sweet according to the source-tree collector.
- Native range: southern Brazil and Atlantic Forest vegetation.
- Interest: edible, ornamental, rarely offered as fresh seed.
Inside the fruit
These photographs show the real fruit anatomy: orange-yellow skin, whitish pulp, and large seed. Seed-grown trees can vary naturally in fruit characters.
Fresh seed care
These are fresh, moisture-sensitive Myrtaceae seeds. Sow as soon as possible after arrival, about 0.5–1 cm deep in an airy, well-draining medium. Keep evenly moist (never waterlogged), warm (around 24–28 °C), and in bright filtered light. Avoid drying the seeds or exposing young plants to frost. Germination timing varies by species and seed condition.
November 2026 Pre-Sale
This is a pre-sale, not seed already in our U.S. inventory. Each unit purchases ONE fresh seed. Dispatch begins after the reserved seed lot arrives, is inspected, and is prepared for shipment. Transit and inspection can change availability and timing; we do not guarantee a November shipping date. If the viable quantity is lower than expected, we will contact affected customers and refund any seed we cannot supply.
Botanical reference: Brazilian National Flora Conservation Center (CNCFlora), Eugenia rostrifolia.
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