Eugenia Pulcherrima
Quantity: 1 plant
Container: 4X4X6 Container
This tree produces a large fruit (4-6 cm long x 2.5-3.5 cm wide), with an intensely orange rough surface, with a very thin edible skin, containing very juicy pulp of the same color, with a pleasant bittersweet taste. They are elongated and have ribs (divisions) that are barely visible, in addition to sepals at the end, revealing a distant kinship with the pitanga or pitangatuba ( Eugenia selloi ). In terms of taste, it is less acidic than the latter. Its shape, texture and color are also somewhat reminiscent of the cajá-mirim ( Spondias mombin ), the reason for its popular name. The plant is a medium-sized tree, with a trunk and leaves somewhat similar to those of the black grumixama ( Eugenia brasiliensis ). In the original description published at the end of the 19th century (Kiaerskou, 1893) this similarity was pointed out, but even in the vegetative state E. pulcherrima is easily identifiable by the leaves and new branches changing from green to rusty, hairy orange (see photo). The fruits are consumed raw, or used in the same way as pitangatuba. The plant is extremely beautiful (the species name in Latin, pulcherrima, means beautiful) and should be used in landscape compositions that value the beauty of its young orange and velutine branches. In the initial phase it is a little sensitive to the sun, but soon it adapts to full sun, and can also be grown in partial shade. Adapts well to a variety of soils, reacting well to frequent fertilization. Endemic to Rio de Janeiro, in the Atlantic Rain Forest, where it is quite rare. Species described at the end of the 19th century, from fertile branches (with flowers), but without observation of the fruits. Of these, only one report by the late botanist Dimitri Sucre was known in the early 1970s, without ever having been documented.
One plant is shipped per container, they are too big to combine multiple into one container. We can ship 5 4x4x6 containers for $15.
The plant photographed is similar to the one you will receive. Typically the largest plants available will be shipped out first.
Quantity: 1 plant
Container: 4X4X6 Container
This tree produces a large fruit (4-6 cm long x 2.5-3.5 cm wide), with an intensely orange rough surface, with a very thin edible skin, containing very juicy pulp of the same color, with a pleasant bittersweet taste. They are elongated and have ribs (divisions) that are barely visible, in addition to sepals at the end, revealing a distant kinship with the pitanga or pitangatuba ( Eugenia selloi ). In terms of taste, it is less acidic than the latter. Its shape, texture and color are also somewhat reminiscent of the cajá-mirim ( Spondias mombin ), the reason for its popular name. The plant is a medium-sized tree, with a trunk and leaves somewhat similar to those of the black grumixama ( Eugenia brasiliensis ). In the original description published at the end of the 19th century (Kiaerskou, 1893) this similarity was pointed out, but even in the vegetative state E. pulcherrima is easily identifiable by the leaves and new branches changing from green to rusty, hairy orange (see photo). The fruits are consumed raw, or used in the same way as pitangatuba. The plant is extremely beautiful (the species name in Latin, pulcherrima, means beautiful) and should be used in landscape compositions that value the beauty of its young orange and velutine branches. In the initial phase it is a little sensitive to the sun, but soon it adapts to full sun, and can also be grown in partial shade. Adapts well to a variety of soils, reacting well to frequent fertilization. Endemic to Rio de Janeiro, in the Atlantic Rain Forest, where it is quite rare. Species described at the end of the 19th century, from fertile branches (with flowers), but without observation of the fruits. Of these, only one report by the late botanist Dimitri Sucre was known in the early 1970s, without ever having been documented.
One plant is shipped per container, they are too big to combine multiple into one container. We can ship 5 4x4x6 containers for $15.
The plant photographed is similar to the one you will receive. Typically the largest plants available will be shipped out first.
Quantity: 1 plant
Container: 4X4X6 Container
This tree produces a large fruit (4-6 cm long x 2.5-3.5 cm wide), with an intensely orange rough surface, with a very thin edible skin, containing very juicy pulp of the same color, with a pleasant bittersweet taste. They are elongated and have ribs (divisions) that are barely visible, in addition to sepals at the end, revealing a distant kinship with the pitanga or pitangatuba ( Eugenia selloi ). In terms of taste, it is less acidic than the latter. Its shape, texture and color are also somewhat reminiscent of the cajá-mirim ( Spondias mombin ), the reason for its popular name. The plant is a medium-sized tree, with a trunk and leaves somewhat similar to those of the black grumixama ( Eugenia brasiliensis ). In the original description published at the end of the 19th century (Kiaerskou, 1893) this similarity was pointed out, but even in the vegetative state E. pulcherrima is easily identifiable by the leaves and new branches changing from green to rusty, hairy orange (see photo). The fruits are consumed raw, or used in the same way as pitangatuba. The plant is extremely beautiful (the species name in Latin, pulcherrima, means beautiful) and should be used in landscape compositions that value the beauty of its young orange and velutine branches. In the initial phase it is a little sensitive to the sun, but soon it adapts to full sun, and can also be grown in partial shade. Adapts well to a variety of soils, reacting well to frequent fertilization. Endemic to Rio de Janeiro, in the Atlantic Rain Forest, where it is quite rare. Species described at the end of the 19th century, from fertile branches (with flowers), but without observation of the fruits. Of these, only one report by the late botanist Dimitri Sucre was known in the early 1970s, without ever having been documented.
One plant is shipped per container, they are too big to combine multiple into one container. We can ship 5 4x4x6 containers for $15.
The plant photographed is similar to the one you will receive. Typically the largest plants available will be shipped out first.