Young tree of the Brazilian Grape tree (Jabuticaba)
Jabuticaba originates from South America.
Jabuticaba fruits can be eaten fresh, but have to be peeled first. Fruits can be used to make jam or wine.
Names
Scientific
Myrciaria cauliflora
Synonym
Plinia cauliflora
English
Brazilian grape tree
Jabotica
Jaboticaba
Jabuticaba
Dutch
Jaboticaba
Spanish
Guapurú
Jaboticaba
French
Jaboticaba
Vigne brésilienne
Taxonomy
Order
Myrtales
Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Myrciaria
Species
Myrciaria cauliflora (Jabuticaba)
Crop categories
Fruits
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops