Below is a list of all known varieties for Jaboticaba. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Azul (Blue) | A large-fruited variety (Plinia cauliflora) with a distinct bluish or ashy-gray tinge to its dark purple skin. Known for its sweet, flavorful, and juicy pulp. |
| Branca | A "white" jaboticaba. The fruit is a striking bright green when ripe and has a very sweet, aromatic, translucent pulp. |
| Cabeçuda (Plinia grandifolia) | A distinct species known as the "Large-Leaved Jaboticaba." It produces very large, round, dark purple fruit (up to 2 inches) with a thick skin and a sweet, juicy, sub-acid pulp. |
| Cambucá (Plinia edulis) | A related species, not a true Jaboticaba. It has a yellow-orange, flattened, "UFO-shaped," ribbed fruit. The pulp is sweet, tangy, and aromatic, with a flavor often compared to apricot or mango. |
| Coroa | A variety (Plinia cauliflora) that produces large fruit with a small crown (coroa) at the apex. The pulp is sweet, juicy, and has a good flavor. |
| Costata (Ribbed) | A Plinia cauliflora variety. It produces medium-sized, dark purple fruit that are distinctly "ribbed" or "lobed," giving it a unique appearance. The flavor is sweet, tangy, and similar to the Sabara variety. |
| Escarlate (Scarlet) | A hybrid (Plinia cauliflora x P. aureana) from Brazil. It is a very fast-growing and precocious variety, producing sweet, flavorful fruit that ripens to a bright scarlet red. |
| Grimal | A fast-growing, precocious hybrid (Plinia sp.) from Florida. Produces large, dark-purple fruit with a rich, sub-acid, and excellent flavor. Can fruit multiple times per year. |
| Mineira | A classic variety from Minas Gerais, Brazil (Plinia phitrantha). It has leathery leaves and produces large, flavorful fruit. A popular and well-regarded cultivar. |
| Murta | A different species (Myrciaria vexator), also known as "Blue Grape" or "Vexator." The fruit is dark purple, round, and has a sweet-tart, aromatic flavor, but it is not a true Jaboticaba. |
| Otto Andersen | A precocious hybrid (Plinia sp.) from Brazil. It produces medium-sized, dark purple fruit with a very sweet, translucent pulp and good flavor. Can fruit within 3-4 years. |
| Paulista | A variety that produces very large, deep purple-black fruit. The skin is thick, and the pulp is juicy, sweet, and has a sub-acid flavor. |
| Ponhema | A variety (Plinia phitrantha) known for its very large, pear-shaped, leathery-skinned fruit. It is a late-season variety, and the pulp is sweet but often used for preserves. |
| Red | A hybrid (Plinia cauliflora x P. aureana) that produces fruit which ripens to a bright red color before turning dark purple. It is sweet, tasty, and fruits at a very young age. |
| Restinga (Plinia coronata) | A distinct species native to coastal lowlands (restingas) in Brazil. It produces a small, dark purple fruit with a prominent "crown" (coroa). The flavor is sweet and tangy, with a slightly thicker skin. |
| Roxa | Portuguese for "Purple." This is often a synonym for other common purple varieties like Sabara, or it can refer to the standard Plinia cauliflora species. |
| Sabara | The most common and popular variety. A slow-growing but heavy-bearing tree. Produces small, dark purple fruits with a sweet, tangy, and aromatic pulp. |
| Sao Paulo | A variety (Plinia aureana) that produces very large, flavorful fruit. It is a slow-growing tree and is a distinct, highly-prized species. |
| Yellow | A variety (Plinia glomerata) that produces a small, round fruit with a yellow-green, thin skin. The pulp is juicy, sweet, and has a slightly spicy, aromatic flavor. |