Oersted eugenia
Eugenia oerstediana

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows 3-6 m tall. The fruit are round and about 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist forests. It is usually at low elevations but can be up to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Belize, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Peru, South America, St. Vincent, Venezuela, Windward Is.

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Capulin guinda, Emiyuemo, Escobilla, Guayabillo, Guayabito morado, Jolteillo, Naranjillo de arbusto, Rainjan, Sequarra, Turu, Yaga

Synonyms

Eugenia balancanensis Lundell; Eugenia coquerocotensis Lundell; Eugenia conzattii Standl.; Eugenia eutenuipes Lundell; Eugenia petenensis Lundell; Eugenia vincentina Krug & Urb.;