Calyptranthes schiediana

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree. The fruit is a small round berry with 1-5 seeds.

There are about 200 Calyptranthes species. They are trees and shrubs in tropical America.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America

How it is used for food

The fruit are used as a substitute for cloves.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cinco negritos, Guayabillo, Mi-tsinin-qui-hui, Petcoy

Synonyms

Calyptranthes schlechtendaliana O. Berg.; Chytraculia schiedeana (O. Berg) Kuntze; Chytraculia schlechtendalina (O. Berg) Kuntze; Myrcia aromatica Schltdl.;