Spiceberry eugenia
Eugenia rhombea

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub or small tree. The crown is oval. It can grow 6 m tall. The fruit is round and red and 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in deciduous forest and scrub. It grows between 700-1,500 m above sea level. It is best in an open sunny position but can tolerate some shade. Once established in is drought tolerant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bahamas, Belize, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Greater Antilles, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Puerto Rico, South America, USA, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown as a hedge.

Its other names

Local names

Arraijan, Arrayan, Bwa mit, Escobilla, Escobon, Guairaje, Guayabilla de costa, Guayabillo, Hoja menuda, Mije.

Synonyms

Eugenia fiscalensis Donn. Sm.; Eugenia foetida var. rhombea O. Berg; Eugenia leptopa Lundell; Eugenia pusilana Lundell;