Eugenia macrosperma

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Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit 3 iNaturalist observations

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Description

An evergreen shrub or tree. The crown is dense and narrow. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk can be 15-25 cm across. The fruit is dark purple and oval. They are 25 mm long by 15 mm wide.

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw. A sweet-tasting, fleshy pulp. The dark purple, ellipsoid fruit can be 25mm long and 15mm wide.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are eaten raw. They are fleshy and sweet.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open areas in coastal rainforest. It is best in a sunny position.

Where It Grows

Brazil, South America,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds. Seeds sprout in 40-60 days.

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. A germination rate of almost 100% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 40 - 60 days.

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, hard to cut, moderately durable. A good wood, but generally too small to be used other than items such as lathe work and tool handles. The wood is used for fuel.