Jaboticaba azeda, Jabuticaba-acida
Plinia oblongata

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It loses many leaves during the year. It grows 4-6 m tall. The leaves are papery and 2-4.5 cm long. There are hairs on the main vein. The flowers are heaped in clusters on the trunk and branches. The fruit are smooth and round. They are 3-4 cm across and black. They contain 1-4 seeds. The pulp is juicy and sweet.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh. They are also used for jellies.

It is a cultivated fruit tree.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Myrciaria oblongata Mattos;