Eugenia calva
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Bald eugenia
Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit - flavouring
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A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family with fruit used for flavouring.
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Edible Uses
We have not seen any specific reports on edibility for this species, though the fruit of most, if not all, members of the genus are at least more or less edible and several are highly valued. The globose fruit is around 5 - 8mm in diameter. The plant is used to prepare aromatic waters.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, South America*,
Other Uses
The stems are used as stakes. The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal.
Also Known As
Arrayan, Choj-ey, Guayabilla, Muy-ey, Sinchi caspi
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 236
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 466
