Common Name: Jaboticaba De Cabinho

General Information

Jaboticaba de cabinho is a semi-deciduous tree with a dense, globose crown and somewhat pendulous branches, growing 4 - 14 metres tall[, ]. The straight bole can be 30 - 40cm in diameter[].
The edible fruits are widely enjoyed within the plant's native range, where they are often gathered from the wild and also often cultivated in domestic orchards[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, Paraguay, southern and eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Peru.

Habitat

Forests[]. An understorey plant in mixed araucaria forests, usually found on alluvial plains and in open forest[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	6.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun to moderate shade[].
Newly planted young trees grow away moderately well[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw or made into jellies[]. A sweet tasting pulp[]. The black, globose fruits are up to 25mm in diameter[, ].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is straight-grained, of average texture, moderately heavy, hard to cut, resistant to wood eating organisms[]. It is used as general lumber[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - it has a short viability and so is best sown as soon as it is ripe. Sow in a semi-shaded position in a nursery seedbed. Germination rates are generally low, around 20%, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 30 days[]. The seedlings grow fairly slowly[].

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