Eugenia sp. “Bom Jesus da Lapa” — Sweet Strawberry-Cream Bahia Eugenia (November Pre-Sale)

Description

Eugenia sp. “Bom Jesus da Lapa” — compact sweet-fruited Bahia accession

This rare collector Eugenia comes from the Bom Jesus da Lapa area of Bahia, Brazil. The exact species remains unresolved, so we intentionally list it conservatively as Eugenia sp.

Clayton personally tasted the fruit and describes it as sweet, reminiscent of strawberry cream. The ripe fruit reaches about 2 cm and matures from red into deeper red-purple tones.

The source plant is reported to stay around 2 m, making this a particularly interesting compact collector Eugenia. Clayton reports one small seed per fruit.

• Origin: Bom Jesus da Lapa area, Bahia, Brazil
• Fruit size: approximately 2 cm
• Flavor: sweet; source comparison to strawberry cream
• Habit: compact, approximately 2 m according to Clayton
• Seeds: usually 1 small seed per fruit
• Identification: exact species unresolved; maintained as Eugenia sp.
• Lot: 30 seeds secured

November 2026 Pre-Sale

⚠️ NOVEMBER 2026 PRE-SALE ITEM. Extremely limited fresh collector seed. Final fulfillment depends on the reserved lot arriving in suitable condition and passing inspection.

Germination and care

Sow fresh Eugenia seed promptly in a loose, organic, well-draining substrate. Keep warm, humid and evenly moist, with bright filtered light while seedlings establish. Avoid allowing fresh seed to dry out.

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