Loose eugenia
Eugenia discreta
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 18 m high. The fruit are yellow to orange. The fruit are slightly flattened. They are 2 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. They can occur singly or in clusters or 2 or 3 along slender branches. The skin is thick and spongy. There are several seeds in a sweet white pulp.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is often along the edges of palm swamps. It grows in mature forests up to 300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Peru (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Trees produce fruit when 4 m high. The fruit are produced during the rainy season.
Its other names
Local names
Araca-bravo, Lancetilla, Lanza caspi, Lanzettilla huayo