Description
This highly unusual Brazilian Myrtaceae is being distributed under the provisional collector name Myrciaria sp. “Buticayensis” — and it is far more exciting than the cautious name might suggest.
The fruits are beautiful, glossy and intensely dark red to burgundy, with a remarkably attractive appearance. More importantly, this is not one of those typically tiny Myrciaria fruits: mature fruits can reach or even exceed 2 cm in diameter, giving them a very respectable size for the genus.
Inside, the fruit contains abundant translucent, succulent pulp. It is described as delicious, refreshing and genuinely juicy, with the kind of luscious texture that immediately makes the fruit stand out as more than merely a botanical curiosity.
What makes “Buticayensis” special?
- Excellent fruit quality: juicy, flavorful and highly enjoyable fresh.
- Very respectable fruit size: fruits may reach or surpass 2 cm in diameter.
- Striking coloration: glossy deep red, ruby and burgundy tones.
- Attractive translucent pulp: moist, succulent and visually impressive.
- Extremely rare: almost unknown outside a very small collecting circle.
- Outstanding collector potential: an accession combining rarity, beauty and real edible value.
Current information
- Collector name: Myrciaria sp. “Buticayensis”.
- Family: Myrtaceae.
- Origin: Brazil.
- Fruit size: approximately 2 cm or more under favorable conditions.
- Fruit characteristics: glossy dark red skin, translucent pulp and abundant juice.
- Status: Rare provisional Brazilian material awaiting definitive botanical identification.
- Availability: Extremely limited.
Identification status
The exact botanical species has not yet been formally confirmed. For that reason, “Buticayensis” should be treated as a provisional field or collector designation rather than a scientifically published name.
However, uncertainty about its final identification should not obscure the horticultural importance of this material. This is a distinctive, large-fruited and highly appealing Brazilian Myrciaria accession that deserves to be preserved, grown and carefully documented.
Growers should retain the name Myrciaria sp. “Buticayensis” in their cultivation records until better botanical information becomes available.
Why collectors should be excited about it
- It combines extreme rarity with genuinely desirable fruit.
- The fruits are substantially sized for a Myrciaria, reaching or exceeding 2 cm.
- The rich ruby-burgundy coloration is exceptionally ornamental.
- The pulp is translucent, succulent and visibly full of juice.
- It may prove valuable for future horticultural selection and breeding.
- International seed availability is exceptionally scarce and may not be repeated soon.
This is exactly the sort of accession serious fruit collectors dream of finding: rare enough to be mysterious, beautiful enough to be ornamental and delicious enough to deserve a place in an edible collection.
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 very small initial quantity is being released. Because this is exceptionally uncommon material, future availability cannot be guaranteed.
Germination and care
Fresh tropical Myrtaceae seeds should be planted promptly after arrival and should never be intentionally dried.
- Sow shallowly in a loose, organic and well-draining medium.
- Keep the substrate consistently moist, but never permanently waterlogged.
- Provide warmth, high humidity and bright indirect light or partial shade.
- Protect young seedlings from intense afternoon sun and drying winds.
- Avoid excessive disturbance of newly developing roots.
- Germination speed may vary among seeds from rare wild or minimally cultivated material.
A spectacular and exceptionally scarce Brazilian Myrciaria: richly colored, genuinely juicy, delicious, and impressively large-fruited for the genus.
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