Eugenia latifolia
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A tree. The leaves are broadly oval. They are 12-22 cm long by 8-12 cm wide. They taper to the tip.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Calycorectes latifolius (Aub.) O. Berg; Eugenia aubletiana Mattos; Myrtus latifolia (Aub.) Spreng.;