Myrciaria sp. “Ibirapitanga” Ultra-Rare (July Pre-Sale)

Description

July Pre-Sale: we strongly recommend ordering July batch seeds together. When combining this item with seeds from other batches, the safest option is to add only dry/tolerant seeds, or pay for a second shipment.

Main description

Myrciaria sp. “Ibirapitanga” is an extremely rare Brazilian Myrtaceae from Bahia, offered under the locality/collector name currently used for this material.

This is a very attractive red-fruited Myrciaria, visually distinct from the other rare Myrciarias in this July batch. The fruits are small, rounded to slightly oval, glossy red to deep red, with a translucent orange-red gelatinous pulp and a very dark seed.

The contrast is quite dramatic: red skin, orange pulp, and an almost black seed. This makes it one of the most photogenic and recognizable rare Myrciarias we are offering in this batch.

The exact botanical identity is still not formally confirmed, so we are offering it honestly as:

Myrciaria sp. “Ibirapitanga”

This name refers to the Bahia locality/collector material under which it is currently circulating.

Why it is special

• Extremely rare Myrciaria from Bahia, Brazil.
• Beautiful glossy red fruits.
• Translucent orange-red gelatinous pulp.
• Very dark seed, almost black.
• Visually distinct from other rare Myrciaria forms.
• Excellent collector material for jaboticaba relatives and rare Brazilian Myrtaceae.
• Very limited July batch availability.
• Already known among some rare fruit collectors, but still very uncommon.

Fruit description

The fruits are rounded to slightly oval, with a smooth, glossy red skin.

When cut open, the pulp appears orange-red, translucent, juicy, and gelatinous. The seed is especially distinctive: dark brown to almost black, creating a strong visual contrast with the bright pulp.

In some photos, a pale fibrous or filament-like tissue can be seen around the seed, making the internal structure even more unusual and recognizable.

Compared with some other rare Myrciarias from Bahia, this one appears less amber/orange and more clearly red-fruited, with a darker seed and a very clean internal contrast.

Leaf and plant notes

The leaves visible in the available material appear relatively broad, coriaceous, and with visible lateral venation.

This foliage gives the plant a somewhat different look from narrower-leaved Myrciaria forms. As with many rare Brazilian Myrtaceae, the exact identity is still being observed, and seedling variation is possible.

Flavor notes

Available collector information indicates that this material is considered tasty and promising.

Because it is still rare and poorly documented, we prefer not to exaggerate flavor claims. It should be considered a rare collector’s Myrciaria with strong edible potential and exceptional visual interest.

Fresh recalcitrant seeds

Like most Myrciaria and jaboticaba relatives, these seeds should be considered recalcitrant. They do not tolerate drying and should be planted as soon as possible after arrival.

Depending on transit time and freshness, some seeds may already be starting to germinate.

Germination advice

• Sow immediately upon arrival.
• Keep seeds moist, but never waterlogged.
• Use a well-draining substrate with organic matter, such as peat/coir plus perlite.
• Ideal temperature: 24–28°C / 75–82°F.
• Keep in bright shade or filtered light.
• Maintain humidity, but allow some airflow.
• Avoid harsh direct sun while seedlings are young.
• Never allow the seeds to dry completely.

Growing notes

This species should be treated like a warm-humid Atlantic Forest Myrciaria.

Recommended conditions:

• Warm temperatures.
• High humidity.
• Bright shade or partial sun while young.
• Rich, acidic to slightly acidic, well-draining soil.
• Protection from frost.
• Container culture possible while young.

For colder climates, grow in a pot and overwinter in a bright, frost-free place.

Important July batch shipping note

This item belongs to our July Pre-Sale batch.

We strongly recommend ordering July batch seeds together, so they can be shipped in the same fresh-seed shipment.

When combining this item with seeds from other batches, the safest option is to add only dry/tolerant seeds, or to pay for a second shipment. Fresh Myrtaceae seeds may sprout or lose quality when held too long waiting for items from another batch.

Orders containing items from different batches may require a split shipment for best seed quality.

Note

This is rare collector material from Brazil, offered under a working name. The exact botanical identity is not yet formally confirmed.

The name “Ibirapitanga” is used here as the current collector/locality name for this rare Myrciaria material. It may also appear in collector circles with spelling variants such as “Ibiraptanga” or “Ibiritanga”.

Photos and descriptions are based on the source fruits and available collector information.