Taiwan Tiger Jaboticaba Live Plant

Around 2021, a Jaboticaba cultivar known as Taiwan Tiger was released in the nation. Taiwan Tiger is most likely Plinia Phitrantha or, in the case of a hybrid, Phitrantha, which is the dominant ancestor. The 1-4 big seeds, the brief juvenile phase that develops fruit at roughly 4-5 years of age from seed, the costate ribs on the fruit, and the broad lanceolate leaves are all signs of the presence of the Phitrantha gene. The flat, dark-green leaves contain a very faint crease along the primary vein, a little secondary pinnate vein, an impressed primary nerve, and a low gloss.

The globose fruit has five to twenty light green or golden costate ribs, which may completely disappear in fully mature fruit. These ribs get smaller as the fruit ripens. The costate ribs, which are typically light green long after they cease projecting and form a spectacular contrast of brilliant green streaks over otherwise scarlet fruit, are the cultivar’s most distinguishing feature. On the fruit’s apex, there are frequently little sepal fragments visible, however these can be easily removed or eaten together with the fruit. The fruit’s attachment to the peduncle can range from a little nipple to a visibly protruding rostrate point as it matures in clusters of up to 6 fruits. Its pulp is juicy and tasty.

Common Name: Taiwan Tiger

Botanical Name: Plinia Phitrantha Taiwan Tiger ( Plinia Sp)

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 4 to 5 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate