Eugenia mabaeoides

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The trunk is short and greenish. Young shoot are hairy. The leaves can be spoon shaped or narrowly oval. They taper to a wedge shaped base. The flowers are pale green and cup shaped. They are in groups of 1-3 in the axils of leaves. The fruit si succulent and bright red.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the understorey in mountain forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Probably check Syzygium