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General Information

Eugenia pluriflora is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a sparse, irregular crown; it can grow up to 8 metres tall. The slightly grooved bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

An understorey plant in Araucaria forests and gallery forests; more commonly on dry, rocky grasslands with sparse vegetation[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	6.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position or in lightly dappled shade[]. Tolerant of poor, dry soils[].
Young plants have a slow to moderate rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw. A fleshy, sweetish but astringent pulp[]. The dark purple, globose fruits are up to 10mm in diameter[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, straight-grained, heavy, hard to cut and durable. Because of its small size, it is only used to make items such as tool handles[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 40 days[].

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