Eugenia pyriformis
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eugenia |
| Species: | E. pyriformis
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| Binomial name | |
| Eugenia pyriformis | |
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Eugenia pyriformis is a plant of the family Myrtaceae found primarily in Brazil. It reaches 6 to 13 metres (20 to 43 ft) in height and 30 to 50 centimetres (0.98 to 1.64 ft) in trunk diameter. It is a native species of Brazil, occurring primarily in the states of Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and São Paulo.
Cultivation
It may grow at elevations of between 300 and 1,500 metres (980 and 4,920 ft). It requires a well drained, preferably slightly acid soil.[2]
Fruit
Eugenia pyriformis flowers between the months of August and December, and produces fruit between September and January. The yellow fruit of the plant is called uvalha and is edible.[3] Some environmentalists have recommended use of the plant for projects of reforestation in Brazil, especially in degraded areas and permanent nature preserves. The plant is also popular for ornamental or domestic purposes.
References
- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ "View crop". Archived from the original on 2019-08-11. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
- ^ "Common Fruit Names - S-Z, California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc". Archived from the original on 2020-04-05. Retrieved 2008-01-14.