Botanical Profile
Flacourtia inermis is a tropical evergreen fruit tree in the Salicaceae family, valued for its edible fruits and dense ornamental canopy.
Scientific Name
Flacourtia inermis Roxb. (commonly known as Lovi-Lovi Tree)
Local Name
Lobi-Lobi, Batoko Plum, Governor’s Plum
Native Habitat
Native to Southeast Asia and parts of Indonesia. It grows in humid tropical lowland regions with warm temperatures and seasonal rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Easy to Moderate — fresh seeds germinate reliably under warm and consistently moist conditions.
Germination Timeframe
Usually 2–6 weeks under tropical conditions.
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun to partial shade, fertile well-draining soil, moderate to high humidity, and temperatures between 24–32°C. Young seedlings require regular watering during establishment.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its bright red fruits, adaptability in tropical climates, and rarity in specialty fruit collections outside Asia.
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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