Brazilian pear, Cerrado pear
Eugenia klotzschiana
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A small slender shrub. It grows up to 1.5 m tall. The branches can hand down. The leaves are hard and brittle. They are covered with silvery hairs underneath. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves. They are white and have a scent. The fruit is pear shaped and with a strong sweet smell. It is 5-10 cm long. There are 1-4 seeds inside.
There are about 550 Eugenia species. They are mostly in tropical and subtropical South America.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw and also used for jelly, jams and juices.
It is occasionally cultivated as a fruit tree. Fruit are not well known.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It is grown from seed
Its other names
Local names
Cabacinha-do-campo, Pera-do-campo