Plinia sp. “Tupinambá” — Red-Purple Collector Fruit (November Pre-Sale)

Description

Plinia sp. “Tupinambá” — Red-Purple Collector Fruit

Here is a promising collector accession we are documenting before the full field report arrives. The supplied pictures show glossy burgundy-to-purple fruits; at least some fruits have a small prominent tip. A cut fruit reveals pale whitish flesh, while a separate image shows individual seeds with emerging roots.

What we know about this accession

• Name: Plinia sp. “Tupinambá” — informal collector label only.
• Fruit appearance: red-purple rounded fruit, sometimes with a protruding tip, as shown in source photographs.
• Interior: pale flesh visible in the open-fruit photograph.
• Seed photo: some pictured seeds have emerging roots; this does not mean every seed later supplied will arrive germinated.
• Flavor: NOT YET REPORTED by the source.
• Origin, mature tree dimensions and precise taxonomy: awaiting collector details.
• Availability and final pricing: provisional; no orders accepted while the seed quantity remains unconfirmed.

Why collectors may be interested

We prefer a faithful collector record over invented horticultural claims. This page will be enriched when the source supplies locality, tasting notes, tree habit and definite lot availability.

Germination and handling

If a fresh Plinia seed is delivered, sow it promptly in a loose, well-draining medium and maintain even moisture and suitable warmth. Germination shown in an image is not a guarantee of individual seed viability.

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