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General Information

Eugenia macrosperma is an evergreen shrub or tree with a dense, fairly narrow, elongate crown; it can grow up to 10 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 15 - 25cm in diameter[].
The plant is often harvested from the wild, and also sometimes cultivated, for its edible fruit. It is also a local source of wood, mainly used for fuel.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Atlantic and coastal rainforest, growing in open areas[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	7.50 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[].
A slow-growing plant, even when young[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw. A sweet-tasting, fleshy pulp[]. The dark purple, ellipsoid fruit can be 25mm long and 15mm wide[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, hard to cut, moderately durable. A good wood, but generally too small to be used other than items such as lathe work and tool handles[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. A germination rate of almost 100% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 40 - 60 days[].

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