Eugenia macrosperma, commonly known as Black Cambucá (Cambuçá-Preto), is a rare and beautiful species of the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, occurring naturally in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, and Bahia. Belonging to the Racemosae section of Eugenia — the same group as Eugenia candolleana and Eugenia pruniformis — this species is both ornamental and highly valued for its delicious fruit.
The fruits are dark purple to nearly black when ripe, round to slightly flattened, and highly attractive against the glossy green foliage. They contain a rich, juicy pulp with a pleasant, sweet flavor reminiscent of Eugenia involucrata (CORG) but with a smoother, more refined taste. The fruit’s soft texture and balanced sweetness make it enjoyable for eating fresh or preparing juices and desserts.
The tree itself is small to medium-sized with a dense canopy, making it ideal for home gardens and collectors of rare Eugenia species. It thrives in humid, tropical to subtropical environments, preferring well-drained, fertile soils and partial to full sun. Eugenia macrosperma also stands out for its ornamental qualities, bearing glossy foliage, attractive bark, and clusters of white flowers that attract pollinators.
This rare Atlantic Forest native is of great botanical and ecological importance, representing a little-known but highly desirable fruiting species for conservation and cultivation.
Seeds are from a cultivated tree and are shipped in packs of one, in humid vermiculite.
Eugenia macrosperma, commonly known as Black Cambucá (Cambuçá-Preto), is a rare and beautiful species of the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, occurring naturally in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, and Bahia. Belonging to the Racemosae section of Eugenia — the same group as Eugenia candolleana and Eugenia pruniformis — this species is both ornamental and highly valued for its delicious fruit.
The fruits are dark purple to nearly black when ripe, round to slightly flattened, and highly attractive against the glossy green foliage. They contain a rich, juicy pulp with a pleasant, sweet flavor reminiscent of Eugenia involucrata (CORG) but with a smoother, more refined taste. The fruit’s soft texture and balanced sweetness make it enjoyable for eating fresh or preparing juices and desserts.
The tree itself is small to medium-sized with a dense canopy, making it ideal for home gardens and collectors of rare Eugenia species. It thrives in humid, tropical to subtropical environments, preferring well-drained, fertile soils and partial to full sun. Eugenia macrosperma also stands out for its ornamental qualities, bearing glossy foliage, attractive bark, and clusters of white flowers that attract pollinators.
This rare Atlantic Forest native is of great botanical and ecological importance, representing a little-known but highly desirable fruiting species for conservation and cultivation.
Seeds are from a cultivated tree and are shipped in packs of one, in humid vermiculite.
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