Eugenia squamiflora
| Eugenia squamiflora | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eugenia |
| Species: | E. Squamiflora
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| Binomial name | |
| Eugenia Squamiflora Mattos
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Eugenia squamiflora is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil (São Paulo).[1]
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.[1][2][3]
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.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Eugenia squamiflora Mattos". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ a b "Eugenia squamiflora / uvaia-brilhante". E-jardim.com plants de colecao. E-Jardim.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Eugenia squamiflora Mattos". CNC Flora. CNC Flora Centro Nacional de Conservacao da Flora. Retrieved 2024-12-21.