Myrciaria pilosa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMyrciaria pilosa, commonly known as cambucá do sertão (interior cambucá) is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the state of Ceará in the north-east of Brazil. The plant is a small tree that grows to between 1.5 and 2 metres tall, and produces edible, red, spherical fruit round 20mm in diameter. Research has shown that the essential oil from the leaves of this plant has potential as an antimicrobial drug to control infection by multi-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus.
Description
A tropical tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) that produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Also Known As
Cambuca-do-sertao
References (1)
- e-jardim.com
