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Eugenia schunkei

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Schunke eugenia

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Eugenia schunkei is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to Peru.

Description

A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family with edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Ecuador, Peru, South America*,

Also Known As

Lanzacaspi

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 242
  • 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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