Myrcianthes mato

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The leaves are opposite and oval. They are 4-8 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers occur singly. The fruit are small and green and become dark red when ripe. They are 2 cm across. They are edible.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 500-1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, South America (country/location of origin), West Indies

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

It is occasionally cultivated for its fruit.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Alpa-mato, Frutilla, Horco-mato, Horco molle, Mato, Sacha-mato

Synonyms

Acreugenia mato (Griseb) Kausel; Eugenia mato Griseb.;