Eugenia multirimosa

Description

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 25 m tall. The fruit are bright orange and occur in clusters of 4 to 6. The fruit are 4 cm long by 2 cm wide. They contain one seed. There is a thin layer of pulp around the seed.

Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wetlands of the Amazon. It can grow up to 1,800 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru*, South America,

Production

Plants can produce fruit when 2 m tall.

Also Known As

Lanza caspi, Guayabilla

References (3)

• Kew Plants of the World Online
• Smith, N., et al, 2007, Amazon River Fruits. Flavors for Conservation. Missouri Botanical Gardens Press. p 196
• www.colecionandofrutas.org

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