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Eugenia cuprea

(O. Berg) Nied.

Pitanga lisa peluda

Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A small tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family, growing 3–4 m tall with slightly greater height in forest settings.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Brazil, South America,

Synonyms

Eugenia cuprea (O. Berg) MattosEugenia grandisepala MattosPhyllocalyx cupreus O. Berg

References (1)

  • www.colecionandofrutas.org

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