Val-Paraiso Jaboticaba Fruit Plant (Plinia Coronata "Val-Paraiso)

Common Name: Val-Paraiso

Botanical Name: Plinia Coronata "Val-Paraiso"

General Information:

• Upright growth habit with a dense crown.
• Lanceolate leaves (5-8 cm), glossy, with pronounced central veins.
• Huge sub-globose fruit, up to 4 cm.
• Thin skin, several medium-size seeds, pronounced crown at the apex (up to 1 cm diameter).
• Abundant producer of very sweet pulp with excellent flavor.

Health Benefits:

• Rich source of bioactive compounds, particularly phenolic compounds.
• High levels of anthocyanins and ellagitannins/ellagic acid.
• Linked to health benefits, including prevention of oxidation, inflammation, atherosclerosis risk factors, cancer, and conditions involved with metabolic syndrome.
• Enhances the immune system and gut microbiome.
• Reduces asthma effects, has anti-inflammatory properties, delays aging, improves hair health, prevents cardiovascular diseases, prevents cancer, serves as a natural remedy for diarrhea, aids digestion, helps maintain weight, and fortifies bones.

Additional Information:

• Jaboticaba juice has potent antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ageing traits.
• Reduces asthma effects by clearing obstructed bronchi and airway passages.
• Anti-inflammatory benefits extend to conditions like COPD.
• Antioxidant properties combat free radicals and prevent cell damage, contributing to anti-aging effects.
• Improves hair health and prevents hair loss.
• Prevents cardiovascular diseases by regulating lipid metabolism and reducing cholesterol levels.
• Effective against several strains of colon cancer cells.
• Acts as a natural remedy for diarrhea and aids in digestion.
• High fiber content helps regulate intestinal flora and stimulates digestion.
• Helps maintain weight by controlling appetite and preventing overeating.
• Fortifies bones with calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

Gardening Information:

• Bloom Time/Fruiting: 4 to 5 Years.
• Maintenance Required: Moderate.

Summary:

• Plinia Coronata "Val-Paraiso" is a variety from the Otto Andersen collection at Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This jaboticaba tree exhibits an upright growth habit with a dense crown, lanceolate glossy leaves, and huge sub-globose fruits. Known for its abundance in production, this jaboticaba variety takes 4 to 5 years to fruit from seeds. Besides its appealing characteristics, jabuticaba has significant health benefits, being a rich source of bioactive compounds, including anthocyanins and ellagitannins. These compounds contribute to various health advantages, such as preventing oxidation, inflammation, atherosclerosis risk factors, cancer, and metabolic syndrome conditions. Val-Paraiso is a valuable addition to gardens, requiring moderate maintenance for successful cultivation.