Description
Eugenia sp. “Laranja Camamu” is an ultra-rare and still-unidentified Eugenia from Camamu, in southern Bahia, Brazil.
This remarkable Myrtaceae produces large orange fruits with sweet, juicy pulp, according to the Brazilian collector who harvested them. The tree is reported to be tall, and the fruits are collected from the ground when fully ripe.
One of the most striking features of this species is the size of the seeds. They are exceptionally large for a Eugenia, reaching up to about 6 cm, making this one of the most unusual Eugenia species we have seen so far.
This is a true collector species from the Atlantic Forest region of Bahia, with very limited circulation outside Brazil. Similar material from Camamu has already attracted attention among rare fruit growers in Europe, where young plants have reportedly sold for high prices.
Because this plant has not yet been formally identified to species level, it is offered under the collector name Eugenia sp. “Laranja Camamu”. The name refers to its orange fruit and its origin in Camamu, Bahia.
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Camamu, southern Bahia, Brazil
Fruit: large, orange, sweet, juicy
Tree: tall
Seeds: very large, up to about 6 cm
Status: rare / still unidentified to species level
Limited quantity available.
Germination and care
These are recalcitrant seeds and should be sown as fresh as possible. Do not allow them to dry out.
Sow in a moist but well-drained medium, with good organic matter and some sand, perlite, or similar material for aeration. Keep warm, ideally around 24–30 °C, in bright shade or filtered light.
Because the seeds are very large, avoid keeping the substrate too wet or compacted, as this may increase the risk of rot. The medium should stay lightly moist, never dry, but also never waterlogged.
Recommended conditions:
Sow fresh immediately. Keep warm, ideally around 24–30 °C. Use a moist but well-aerated substrate. Keep in bright shade or filtered light. Avoid harsh direct sun while young. Do not let the seeds dry out. Avoid waterlogging. Protect from cold; for safety, keep above 10–15 °C if possible.
Germination may be slow and irregular, as with many rare Eugenia species.
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