Alexandre CampolinaCampola · CC BY 3.0Jaboticaba (yvapurũ)
Plinia cauliflora · yvapurũ
The tree that bears fruit right on its trunk: sweet, juicy little black berries.
What it is
A native tree of the guava family with an unusual trait: its flowers and fruits grow directly on the trunk and thick branches. At harvest time the trunk is covered in shiny black berries with sweet, juicy white pulp. They're eaten fresh or made into juices, jellies and liqueurs, and the tree is widely grown in orchards and backyards.
Did you know…?
In Brazil it's known as jabuticaba. Flowers and fruit growing on the trunk is called cauliflory, and it's rare among fruit trees.
Season
Fruits mainly in spring (September to November). With good rains it can give a second harvest.
Where
Orchards and backyards in Central and Cordillera, and the eastern forests. Sold at fairs in season.
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.