Cabelluda, Cabelludo
Myrciaria glomerata

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 8 m tall. It can have several thin trunks. The fruit are small and yellow with a sweet pulp. They are 2 cm across. They have 2 seeds.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It can tolerate cold. It is best in full sun or light shade. It is best in a moist, well-drained, fertile soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Brazil, Paraguay, SE Asia, Singapore, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten fresh.

It is sometimes cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants need to be grown from fresh seed. Seeds may take 80-100 days. It can be grown as a hedge.

Plants can fruit 2-3 years after growing from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eugenia cabelludo Kiaersk.; Marlierea antrocola Kiaersk.; Paramyrciaria glomerata (O. Berg.) Dobral; Plinia glomerata (O. Berg) Amshoff;