Botanical Profile
Ziziphus mauritiana is a tropical fruit-bearing tree from the Rhamnaceae family.
Scientific Name
Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. Synonym: Ziziphus jujuba var. mauritiana
Local Name
Indian Jujube, Indian Ber, Bidara (Indonesia)
Native Habitat
Native to South Asia and widely naturalized across tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in warm climates, including dry lowlands and seasonal tropical forests.
Germination Difficulty
Easy to Moderate — seeds germinate more reliably after scarification or cracking the hard endocarp.
Germination Timeframe
2–6 weeks
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun, moderate humidity, and well-draining soil. Ideal temperatures range between 22–35°C and the species tolerates drought once established.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its edible fruit, adaptability, and importance in tropical fruit cultivation and traditional agroforestry.
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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