Pitangatuba
Eugenia neonitida

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The branches are horizontal. The leaves are papery and almost without stalks. They are dark green and smooth on the upper side and lighter and velvety underneath. They are 3-5 cm long. The flowers are white and in groups near the ends of branches. The fruit are oblong and with ridges. They have a thin skin and thick pulp. There are 1-2 seeds that are easy to separate from the pulp.

The pulp is high in Ascorbic acid.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows naturally in the forest near the Atlantic in Brazil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten fresh. They are also used for drinks and juices. They can be made into jellies.

It is a cultivated fruit tree.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Pitangao, Pitangola

Synonyms

Eugenia nitida Cambess.;