Taparau
Myrciaria vismeifolia

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-6 m tall. The trunk can be 10 cm across. Leaves are towards the ends of twigs. The leaves are narrowly oval to sword shaped and 6-12 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are rounded at the base and taper to the tip. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves and along branches. The fruit is a round berry. It is 1 cm across. There are 1-3 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eugenia vismeifolia Benth.;