Melanopsidium nigrum Colla, New Rare Brazilian Rubiacea. Update Infos

[nelesedulis]

Hello friends,

Today I received seeds of an interesting plant native to the Restingas of Brazil, Melanopsidium nigrum Colla, a rubiacea, visually very similar to Albertia Edulis (Puruí), shrubs between 2 and 3 in height, yellow fruits and sweet taste, and I believe that Can make all the recipes we make with Genipa Americana (genipapo), but the fruit is sweet. The fruits are similar to a pitangtuba.

I believe it is a toning fruit, and by its discretion, it can be grown in pots, I have 3 seedlings in cultivation with 1 year of age and 1 m, not feeling at all the winter here on the farm.

The trees in the restinga, are restricted to a small area that will soon be dismantled to build a port. Brazil has an incredible biodiversity, and we always have new species unique and endemic to share and preserve!

To friends who are interested in seeds, please send me pm.


Alexandre

[nelesedulis]

I posted in the wrong place, I'll post in the seed area the sale.

[nelesedulis]

Hello

Updating information about this species last year I planted seeds and made some seedlings and at 18 months they already defined fruits, and really are male (white and grouped flowers) and female (yellow flowers).

I believe to be an ideal Rubiacea for pots and small spaces.

The seeds that I sent in August have already sprouted here on the farm, please update me on the germination, who bought my seeds Obviously.

Thank you

[sytanta]

Very nice trees Alexandre! Would love to know about other members' process on this "Melanopsidium nigrum Colla".

[nelesedulis]

Yes, I would also like to know, it is a tree in critical danger of extinction, will make a port in the place where we collect, then it may be that in a few years it adds up!

Very nice trees Alexandre! Would love to know about other members' process on this "Melanopsidium nigrum Colla".

[fsanchez2002]

Alexandre: the seeds I got from you are already germinated and about 1" high; I'm looking forward to flowers in 18 months as you say! Thanks. F.