Description
Myrcia sp. “Pendula” — sweet fruit with abundant pink pulp
This rare Brazilian Myrtaceae material comes from Ilhéus, Bahia.
The ripe fruit was described as sweet and as containing a good quantity of pulp. As the fruit reaches maturity, the pulp develops an attractive pink coloration. The source did not compare its flavor directly with another familiar fruit.
Fruit characteristics
- Flavor: Sweet, with no simple comparison to a common fruit.
- Pulp quantity: Reported to be generous.
- Ripe pulp color: Pink.
- Origin: Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil.
- Family: Myrtaceae.
Identification status
The source referred to this material as Myrcia pendula, while an earlier order record used “Myrciaria pendula.” To avoid overstating an uncertain identification, we are offering it under the provisional collector name Myrcia sp. “Pendula”.
Why this material is special
- Sweet edible fruit from Bahia.
- Good pulp-to-seed potential according to the source observation.
- Attractive pink pulp at full maturity.
- Rare and little-known Brazilian Myrtaceae germplasm.
- Very limited international seed availability.
August 2026 pre-sale
⚠️ AUGUST 2026 PRE-SALE ITEM
This listing belongs to our August 2026 rare seed collection. Orders containing August pre-sale items will be prepared with the corresponding August seed batch.
The August pre-sale is separate from our July shipment. Shipping dates depend on seed arrival, inspection, preparation, phytosanitary procedures where required, and international logistics.
Only a small initial quantity is being released. Future availability cannot be guaranteed.
Germination and care
Fresh tropical Myrtaceae seeds should be planted promptly after arrival and should not be intentionally dried.
- Sow shallowly in a loose, organic and well-draining medium.
- Keep the substrate consistently moist, but not permanently waterlogged.
- Provide warmth, high humidity and bright indirect light or partial shade.
- Protect young seedlings from intense afternoon sun and drying winds.
- Germination speed can vary considerably among rare wild-collected materials.
A rare sweet-fruited Brazilian Myrcia with abundant pink pulp when ripe.
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