Botanical Profile
Pometia pinnata is a large tropical fruit and timber tree from the Sapindaceae family.
Scientific Name
Pometia pinnata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. Synonym: Irina pinnata (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Blume
Local Name
Matoa, Island Lychee, Taun Tree
Native Habitat
Native to Southeast Asia, Papua, Melanesia, and Pacific tropical regions. It grows in humid lowland rainforests with high rainfall and warm temperatures.
Germination Difficulty
Easy to Moderate — fresh seeds germinate readily but lose viability quickly after drying.
Germination Timeframe
1–4 weeks
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun, high humidity, and fertile well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Ideal temperatures range between 24–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its sweet edible fruits, rapid tropical growth, and importance as a native rainforest tree.
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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