Boxleaf eugenia
Eugenia foetida

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows 4-12 m tall. The trunk can be 12 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical and tropical plant. It grows in deciduous forest. It occurs near sea level. It can tolerate light frost. It can grow in shady positions. It is best in moist soils but once established can tolerate drought.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Bahamas, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, North America, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be used as a hedge.

Its other names

Local names

Anguila, Chilonche

Synonyms

Eugenia mayana Standl.; Eugenia myrtoides Poir.; Eugenia ossaeana Urb.; and others