Myrcianthes leucoxyla

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub. It grows up to 2 m tall. The fruit are dark purple and have a thin skin. They are about 7-25 mm across. They are like grapes.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,100-3,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arrayan, Guayabito, Palo blanco

Synonyms

Amyrsia foliosa (Kunth) Raf.; Amyrsia foliosa (Kunth) Kausel; Eugenia foliosa (Kunth) DC.; Myrcianthes foliosa (Kunth) McVaugh; Myrtus foliosa Kunth; Myrtus leucoxyla Ortega;