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Eugenia squamiflora

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Species of plant

Eugenia squamiflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Eugenia
Species: E. Squamiflora
Binomial name
Eugenia Squamiflora
Mattos

Eugenia squamiflora is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil (São Paulo).

Description

It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It can reach a height of 12 meters in its natural habitat of the Atlantic Rainforest of the state of São Paulo. Its common names include brilliant uvaia and Uvaia de Joinville.

The tree produces bright yellow edible fruits with a pleasant sweet-sour flavor reminiscent of Eugenia pyriformis. The fruits are consumed fresh and are also used to make juices, ice creams, and jams.

References

  1. ^ "Eugenia squamiflora Mattos". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  2. ^ "Eugenia squamiflora / uvaia-brilhante". E-jardim.com plants de colecao. E-Jardim.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  3. "Eugenia squamiflora Mattos". CNC Flora. CNC Flora Centro Nacional de Conservacao da Flora. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
Taxon identifiers
Eugenia squamiflora


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