Jabuticaba Melancia Fruit Plant (Plinia Sp)

Common Name: Jabuticaba Melancia, Jabuticaba Watermelon

Botanical Name: Plinia Sp

General Information:

Native to the highest regions of the Minas Gerais Zone near the municipality of Dona Euzébia.

One of the most beautiful-looking jaboticaba varieties.

Also known as Jabuticaba Watermelon due to the watermelon-like shade on the skin.

Thick-skinned fruits are very sweet and juicy.

Typically eaten raw and used to make jams and jellies.

Health Benefits:

Jabuticaba (Myrciaria spp. or Plinia spp.) has high nutritional value.

Rich in bioactive compounds, including anthocyanins, tannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.

Cultivation Information:

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 5 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate