Duguetia aff. confusa is a rare and striking species collected from the subregion of Urabá in Antioquia, Colombia. Seeds were originally imported from Colombia, where the Duguetia genus remains largely understudied. This particular species is closely related to Duguetia confusa, a known local fruit used by communities in the region, but differs in several important ways—leading collectors to label it Duguetia aff. confusa ("aff." meaning it is similar, but not identical, to confusa).
Compared to Duguetia confusa, this species produces larger, sweeter fruits that are deep purple rather than red. The flowers are also visibly different in form. A mature tree reaches about 7–8 meters in height and typically begins fruiting around five years of age. The tree observed by collectors was approximately 7 feet tall and already producing heavily. The fruits are visually impressive, with a spiked, layered texture and a rich reddish-purple hue. Inside, the pulp is described as honey-sweet and highly enjoyable. This same species has sometimes been sold under the name Duguetia cf. vallicola, though the exact classification remains under study.
Seeds are from a cultivated tree and are shipped in packs of one, in humid vermiculite.
Duguetia aff. confusa is a rare and striking species collected from the subregion of Urabá in Antioquia, Colombia. Seeds were originally imported from Colombia, where the Duguetia genus remains largely understudied. This particular species is closely related to Duguetia confusa, a known local fruit used by communities in the region, but differs in several important ways—leading collectors to label it Duguetia aff. confusa ("aff." meaning it is similar, but not identical, to confusa).
Compared to Duguetia confusa, this species produces larger, sweeter fruits that are deep purple rather than red. The flowers are also visibly different in form. A mature tree reaches about 7–8 meters in height and typically begins fruiting around five years of age. The tree observed by collectors was approximately 7 feet tall and already producing heavily. The fruits are visually impressive, with a spiked, layered texture and a rich reddish-purple hue. Inside, the pulp is described as honey-sweet and highly enjoyable. This same species has sometimes been sold under the name Duguetia cf. vallicola, though the exact classification remains under study.
Seeds are from a cultivated tree and are shipped in packs of one, in humid vermiculite.
