Editing Plinia cauliflora

'''Jaboticaba''' ('''''Plinia cauliflora'''''; also jabuticaba; Brazilian grape tree) is a Myrtaceae fruit plant grown for its berry.

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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Jaboticaba Myrciaria cauliflora fruit 2.jpg|thumb|center|250px|Plinia cauliflora fruit, flower, or plant habit. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]
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! colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8;" | Jaboticaba (''Plinia cauliflora '')
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! Scientific name
|| ''Plinia cauliflora''
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! Genus
|| [[Plinia]]
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! Family
|| [[Myrtaceae]]
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! Order
|| [[Myrtales]]
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! Fruit type
|| Berry
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! Growth form
|| Small evergreen tree
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! Climate and hardiness
|| Warm subtropical to tropical; tolerates light cool weather when established
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! Mature height
|| 5–12 m in ground; smaller in containers
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! Mature width
|| 4–8 m
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! Soil
|| Deep, organic, acidic to slightly acidic soil with reliable drainage and moisture
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! Water
|| Consistent moisture; drought reduces growth and flowering
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! Sun
|| Full sun to light shade; shelter from drying winds
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! Germination
|| 20–40 days from fresh seed; seed should not be dried
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! Years to fruit
|| 6–10 years from seed; grafted plants may fruit sooner
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! Pollination
|| Flowers are insect-pollinated; more than one genetic plant can improve production
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! Harvest
|| Often several flushes per year in warm climates; main crop follows flowering
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== Identification and description ==
Jaboticaba is a cauliflorous Myrtaceae tree whose dark berries emerge directly from the trunk and older branches. Plinia cauliflora is one of the best-known cultivated species and is widely grown as a collectible fruit tree.

The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Plinia]], [[Myrtaceae]], and [[Myrtales]]. Common names may cover related taxa; check the scientific name before transferring cultivation advice.

== Growing ==
Jabuticaba is native to humid southeastern Brazilian forest and commonly grows beside streams or in deep, moisture-retentive soils. It tolerates regular moisture better than many fruit trees but still needs aeration and protection from prolonged drought.

Its native Atlantic-forest settings are humid and often rich in organic matter. Growth is slower on dry, alkaline, or frequently root-disturbed sites. Maintain an evenly moist root zone, avoid salt accumulation, and give the trunk room for flowering clusters.

=== Soil ===
Deep, organic, acidic to slightly acidic soil with reliable drainage and moisture.

=== Sun and humidity ===
Full sun to light shade; shelter from drying winds. Native habitat and airflow matter as much as light intensity; avoid enclosing humid foliage without ventilation.

=== Seasonal changes ===
Native forests have a warm wet season and a less rainy interval. Jaboticaba responds to renewed moisture after a drier pause, and cultivated trees may flower repeatedly if water is managed consistently. In cool subtropics, flowering and fruiting concentrate in the warm season.

== Propagation ==
Fresh seed is the standard route but seedlings are slow and variable in time to fruit. Air-layering and grafting are used for selected trees; clonal plants are valuable where early fruiting or known fruit quality matters.

[[File:Plinia cauliflora 5.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Field view or fruit detail of Plinia cauliflora. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]

== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
Often several flushes per year in warm climates; main crop follows flowering. Flowering and ripening are strongly affected by latitude, cultivar, rootstock, rainfall, and temperature; local records are more useful than a single universal calendar.

== Fruit and uses ==
Ripe berries are eaten fresh and ferment quickly. They make excellent juice, jelly, wine, liqueur, and preserves. The dark skin contributes color and tannin to processed products.


== Commentary ==
Growers are invited to share observations about Jaboticaba on the [[Talk:Plinia cauliflora|talk page]], especially climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering season, and fruit quality.


== Photos ==

The images above show documented fruit, flower, or plant-habit views. See the individual Commons file pages in the image credits for authorship and license details.

== Sources ==
* [https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/jaboticabas.html Purdue NewCROP: Jaboticaba]
* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Plinia+cauliflora Useful Tropical Plants: Plinia cauliflora]
* [https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/jaboticaba/ UF/IFAS: Jaboticaba]



== Image credits ==

* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jaboticaba_Myrciaria_cauliflora_fruit_2.jpg Jaboticaba Myrciaria cauliflora fruit 2.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plinia_cauliflora_5.jpg Plinia cauliflora 5.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

[[Category:Fruits]]
[[Category:Myrtaceae]]
[[Category:Plinia]]