Eugenia multirimosa
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It can grow 25 m tall. The fruit are bright orange and occur in clusters of 4 to 6. The fruit are 4 cm long by 2 cm wide. They contain one seed. There is a thin layer of pulp around the seed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wetlands of the Amazon. It can grow up to 1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can produce fruit when 2 m tall.
Its other names
Local names
Lanza caspi, Guayabilla