Myrcia graciliflora
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A small tree. The outer bark is flaky. The inner bark is orange. The leaves are opposite and taper to a long tip. The flowers are white and have a sweet scent. They are in groups near the ends of branches. The fruit is a black berry. They have a crown of sepals.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
America, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname
How it is used for food
The fruit are sweet and edible.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ara-a, Akami enuru, Dau dau, Dowdow, Ibibanaro, Kasa'mi, Tutu