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Eugenia brevistyla

D. Legrand

Cambuca-pitanga

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(c) Fabrício Mil Homens Riella, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Fabrício Mil Homens Riella

Eugenia brevistyla is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Under its synonym Calycorectes australis, it was regarded as endangered, being threatened by habitat loss.

Description

A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family that typically grows 4-6 m tall but can reach 16 m in forest conditions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Brazil, South America,

Synonyms

Calycorectes australis D. Legrandand others

References (1)

  • www.colecionandofrutas.org

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