Botanical Profile
Baccaurea motleyana is a tropical evergreen fruit tree in the Phyllanthaceae family, known for its edible fruits and compact canopy.
Scientific Name
Baccaurea motleyana Müll.Arg. (commonly grouped with other Southeast Asian Baccaurea species)
Local Name
Rambai, Rambi, Burmese Grape
Native Habitat
Native to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. It grows in humid tropical lowland forests with high rainfall and consistently warm temperatures.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds require fresh sowing and constant moisture because viability decreases after drying.
Germination Timeframe
Usually 2–5 weeks under warm tropical conditions.
Growing Condition
Prefers partial shade to full sun, fertile well-draining soil, high humidity, and temperatures between 24–32°C. Young seedlings require regular watering and stable warmth.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its sweet edible fruits, rarity outside Southeast Asia, and suitability for 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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