Description
Myrcia sp. “Piaçabuçu” — black clustered fruit with a red-wine flavor
Some fruits are described as sweet. Some as acidic. This one was compared with red wine.
Myrcia sp. “Piaçabuçu” produces small black fruits in clusters and carries one of the most unusual flavor descriptions in our September release. It is not being offered as a grape substitute or as a fermented fruit; the comparison refers to the fruit’s reported aromatic and flavor character.
Fruit characteristics
- Provisional designation: Myrcia sp. “Piaçabuçu”.
- Fruit color: Black when ripe.
- Fruit presentation: Small fruits produced in clusters.
- Reported flavor: Reminiscent of red wine.
- Family: Myrtaceae.
- Availability: Very limited September 2026 release.
An overlooked corner of Brazilian fruit diversity
The genus Myrcia contains an extraordinary range of native fruit species, yet only a tiny fraction have entered cultivation outside Brazil.
This accession stands apart through the combination of black clustered fruits and a deep, wine-like flavor description. It may be modest in size, but it is exactly the kind of genetic material that can surprise collectors who have already grown the better-known Eugenias and Plinias.
Taxonomic transparency
The exact species has not yet been confirmed, and the locality-based accession name remains provisional. It is therefore offered as Myrcia sp. “Piaçabuçu”.
Why this accession is special
- Black fruits produced in clusters.
- Highly unusual red-wine flavor comparison.
- Rare and little-known Myrcia genetics.
- Accessible launch price for comparative collectors.
- Very limited international availability.
September 2026 pre-sale
⚠️ SEPTEMBER 2026 PRE-SALE ITEM
This accession belongs to our September 2026 rare-seed release. Orders containing September pre-sale products will be prepared with the corresponding September batch.
Final availability depends on natural fruit maturation, the number and condition of viable seeds actually collected, source-to-Argentina transport, phytosanitary preparation, inspection and international logistics.
Only a limited initial quantity is being released. If the final viable quantity is lower than expected, orders will be fulfilled according to payment date and any unfulfilled portion will be refunded.
Germination and early care
Fresh tropical and subtropical Myrtaceae seeds are generally moisture-sensitive and should not be intentionally dried.
- Sow promptly in a loose, organic and well-draining medium.
- Cover the seed only lightly and keep the substrate evenly moist, never stagnant or waterlogged.
- Maintain warm conditions, ideally around 24–28°C / 75–82°F.
- Provide bright shade or filtered light during germination and early growth.
- If a seed arrives already rooted, position the root carefully downward without bending or breaking it.
- Protect young seedlings from intense afternoon sun, cold wind and frost.
Germination speed and seedling vigor may vary according to natural seed variation, maturity, handling, transit time and the buyer’s growing conditions.
A mysterious black-fruited Myrcia with clustered fruit and an aromatic character compared with red wine — small in size, enormous in personality.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.