Guabiyu (GuabiMango) ® Myrcianthes pungens

Product description

Guabiyu (Myrcianthes Pungens) -

Botanical name: Myrcianthes Pungens

Common names: Guabiyu, Guabiju, Guabimango

We are excited to be able to offer this rare and cold hardy fruit tree.

Based on the literature we expect Southern Twinberry to be quite cold hardy, withstanding temperatures below -5. This is an exciting new fruit that has potential for commercialization. The plants are evergreen in warm places and grow into a large shrub or small tree.

Cold hardy in USDA zones 9a.

General information: Belongs to the Myrtaceae family.

Semi-deciduous tree.

Southern South America - Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Southern and Eastern Brazil and Bolivia grows wild and is widely cultivated for its edible fruit.

Fruit dark purple, spherical. Diameter up to 25 mm.

Juicy, juicy pulp with a sweet, pleasant taste.

Medicinal uses:

It has an antimicrobial effect.

Gastroprotective action.

Other uses:

For timber

Health Benefits:

Promising for the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases.

It shows potential against the side effects of cisplatin, an anticancer agent.

Cultivation Details:

Flowering/fruiting time: 2 to 3 years from planting.

Maintenance Required: Moderate