Guaparanga, Tomentose marlierea
Marlierea tomentosa
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A tall shrub. It grows 3-10 m tall.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.
It is occasionally cultivated for its fruit.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants need to be grown from very fresh seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Cambuca, Guaporanga, Vapuronga
Synonyms
Marlierea spathulata O. Berg.; Marlierea strigipes (Mart.) O. Berg.; Myrcia strigipes Mart.;