Bolivia eugenia
Eugenia boliviana

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to 8 m high. The trunk is 20-30 cm across. It has cracks along it. The leaves are in opposite pairs. They are 3-5 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide. The flowers have a scent. The fruit is 3 cm long by 2.5 cm across. They have white hairs. There is 1 seed. It is 1 cm across.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows above 500 m altitude in Bolivia. It grows in areas with a rainfall or 1,000 mm per year.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, South America

How it is used for food

Young fruit are eaten raw. The fruit are also used for drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ibahay, Ibhay, Ocorocillo

Synonyms

Hexachlamys boliviana D. Legrand; Hexachlamys boliviensis Kausel;