Eugenia subterminalis

Eugenia subterminalis, commonly known as cambuí pitanga, cereja do mato verdadeira, pitanga lisa de sombra, pitanga preta, and cambuízão vermelho do rio Paranapanema, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to araucária forest in Bolivia, northern Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The plant is a semi-deciduous shrub that grows to between 2 and 4 metres tall, and produces egg shaped fruit between 15 and 25mm tall, and 18 to 20mm wide.

Description

A tropical shrub in the myrtle family, growing 2-4 m tall, with edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

Fruit. The red, globose fruit is around 8mm in diameter.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, South America,

Other Uses

The bark is chewed in order to blacken the teeth. This is probably due to the presence of tannins in the bark.

Synonyms

Also Known As

Saka, Ubaia-rasteira, Yan muyu mulchi, Yutsu

References (6)

• Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116
• Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 243
• Kew Plants of the World Online
• Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
• Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 467

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