Blue Grape, False Jaboticaba
Myrciaria vexator
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Basic Information
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: myrciaria
Plant ID (slug): myrciaria-vexator
Numeric ID: 21922
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Myrciaria vexator is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Venezuela; C. America - Panama and Costa Rica.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit. A delicious flavour[307 ]. The plum-sized fruit has a thick skin[307 ].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Myrciaria vexator Blue Grape, False Jaboticaba