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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

Synonyms