Eugenia brasiliensis
Eugenia brasiliensis, with common names Brazil cherry and grumichama, is a medium-sized tree (maximum 20 meters height) endemic (native) to southern Brazil which bears small fruits that are purple to black in color, and have a sweet cherry to plum-like flavor.
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SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderMyrtales
- FamilyMyrtaceae
Native toBrazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast
Common Name: Brazil cherry
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Eugenia brasiliensis, with common names Brazil cherry and grumichama, is a medium-sized tree (maximum 20 meters height) endemic (native) to southern Brazil which bears small fruits that are purple to black in color, and have a sweet cherry to plum-like flavor.
It's a small size tree which makes it perfect to use in urban landscaping. Its slow growth and low rate of dispersal make it rare, and it is generally considered as an endangered species.