Myrcia retorta

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are 3-4 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers do not have stalks. They are in groups in the axils of leaves or at the ends of branches. The fruit are 4-5 mm long by 3-4 mm wide.

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

Guamirim-ferro

Synonyms

Myrcia arborescens O. Berg; Myrcia itambensis O. Berg;