Acapulco eugenia, Blossom berries
Eugenia acapulcensis

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 5 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Fruit are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arrayan, Barazon, Capulin, Chilonche, Guayabillo, Muneco, Viscorona

Synonyms

Eugenia antiguae L. Riley; Eugenia bartlettiana Lundell; Eugenia bonplandiana O. Berg; Eugenia bracteolosa Lundell; Eugenia campechiana Lundell; Eugenia carthagenensis Jacq.; Eugenia comitanensis Lundell; Eugenia deltoidea Standl.; Eugenia escuintlensis Lundell; Eugenia mosquitensis O. Berg; Eugenia ovatifolia Lundell; Eugenia sibunensis Lundell; Myrtus maritima Kunth;