Anastomosing eugenia
Eugenia anastomosans

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 23 m high. A few flowers occur together in the twigs. The fruit is a narrowly oval berry. It is 2.5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. It is yellow to black. It is shiny. There are some dark green sepals forming a crown on top. The pulp of the fruit is edible. There is one seed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Guallabo montanero

Synonyms

Eugenia ptariensis Steyerm.;