Black Matoa Live Plant (Pometia Pinnata)

The best-tasting matoa variety is the uncommon and expensive black variant. It is a Papuan fruit tree that grows in tropical regions. Fiji longan, Taun Tree, Island Lychee, Tava, and Pacific Lychee are some of its more well-known names.

The fruit is edible, resembles litchi, and is a well-liked fruit. Fruit pulp is translucent, delicate, and squishy. It has a flavour all its own, resembling a blend of lichee or longan with a dash of durian. When the fruit is fully mature, the skin turns black.

Vitamin E and C are abundant in matoas. It is good for the skin and healthful. The antioxidant properties of the Matoa fruit’s vitamin C can help to release radicals that harm the immune system. The vitamin E in matoa fruit may also lessen the incidence of coronary heart disease and cancer as well as reduce stress, boost fertility, and increase stamina. By preserving and enhancing the hydration and flexibility of the skin, vitamin E found in Matoa fruits is also crucial for maintaining healthy skin.

Common Name: Fijian Longan, Taun Tree, Island Lychee, Tava, Pacific Lychee.

Botanical Name: Pometia Pinnata

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate