Botanical Profile
Baccaurea macrocarpa is a tropical evergreen fruit tree in the Phyllanthaceae family, valued for its colorful edible fruits and rainforest adaptability.
Scientific Name
Baccaurea macrocarpa (Miq.) Müll.Arg. (commonly associated with the Tampoi group)
Local Name
Tampoi Merah, Kapundung, Red Tampoi
Native Habitat
Native to Borneo and surrounding Southeast Asian regions. It grows naturally in humid lowland tropical rainforests with high rainfall and warm temperatures.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds require fresh sowing because viability declines quickly after drying.
Germination Timeframe
Usually 3–6 weeks under warm and humid conditions.
Growing Condition
Prefers partial shade to full sun, fertile well-draining soil, high humidity, and temperatures between 24–32°C. Maintain regular moisture during early growth.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its bright-colored fruits, limited cultivation outside Southeast Asia, and importance in tropical fruit collections.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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