Eugenia sp.
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Description
A small tree. It grows 3-4 m high. The trunk is 6-10 cm across. The leaves are opposite. The leaf stalk is 5-8 mm long. The leaves are 4-7 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. They taper to the tip. The fruit is round and 5 mm across. There is one seed.
Distribution
A tropical plant. In Bolivia they grow to 1,500 m altitude. They grow in areas with 1000-1500 mm of rain per year.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, South America,
Notes
There are about 550 Eugenia species. They are mostly in tropical and subtropical South America.
Also Known As
Guabiyu, Irayi eandei
References (1)
- Vasquez, Roberto Ch. & Coimbra, German S., 1996, Frutas Silvestres Comestibles de Santa Cruz. p 138
