Myrceugenia myrcioides

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It can grow 6 m tall. It has reddish-brown hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-16 cm long by 1-7 cm wide. The fruit are purple-black to grey and up to 2 cm across. They are hairy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aracarana

Synonyms

Eugenia humilis Vell.; Eugenia myrcioides Cambess.; and several others