Eugenia mabaeoides
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Source: WikipediaEugenia mabaeoides is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae. It is found only in Sri Lanka.
Description
A shrub or small tree. The trunk is short and greenish. Young shoot are hairy. The leaves can be spoon shaped or narrowly oval. They taper to a wedge shaped base. The flowers are pale green and cup shaped. They are in groups of 1-3 in the axils of leaves. The fruit si succulent and bright red.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in the understorey in mountain forest.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Sri Lanka,
Synonyms
Probably check Syzygium
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 299
