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Plinia inflata

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Mulchi

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Plinia inflata, commonly known as mulchi in Ecuador or cambucá equatoriano (Ecuadorian cambucá) in Brazil, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. The tree is endemic to the Ecuadorian and Brazilian Amazon, grows to between 3 and 4 metres tall, and produces edible yellow-orange fruits. This plant has historically been mistaken for Eugenia subterminalis.

Description

Plinia inflata, commonly known as Mulchi, is a small tree in the Myrtaceae family that grows 3-4 m tall and is found in tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Brazil, South America,

Also Known As

Mulchi ou cambuca-equatoriano

References (1)

  • e-jardim.com

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