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Eugenia pyriformis

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Eugenia pyriformis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Eugenia
Species:
E. pyriformis
Binomial name
Eugenia pyriformis
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Eugenia albotomentosa Cambess.
    • Eugenia conceptionis (Kuntze) K.Schum.
    • Eugenia dumicola Barb.Rodr.
    • Eugenia hassleriana Barb.Rodr.
    • Eugenia phlebotomonides Kiaersk.
    • Eugenia turbinata O.Berg
    • Eugenia uvalha Cambess.
    • Eugenia vauthiereana O.Berg
    • Eugenia viminalis O.Berg
    • Luma turbinata (O.Berg) Herter
    • Myrciaria dumicola (Barb.Rodr.) Chodat & Hassl.
    • Myrtus conceptionis Kuntze
    • Myrtus pyriformis (Cambess.) Parodi
    • Pseudomyrcianthes pyriformis (Cambess.) Kausel
    • Stenocalyx lanceolatus O.Berg

Eugenia pyriformis is a plant of the family Myrtaceae found primarily in Brazil. It reaches 20 to 45 feet (6 to 13 meters) in height and 1 to 1.5 feet (30-50 centimeters) 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

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It may grow between elevations of 1000 to 5000 feet (300 to 1500 meters). It requires a well drained, preferably slightly acid soil.[2]

Fruit

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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.[citation needed] The plant is also popular for ornamental or domestic purposes.

References

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  1. ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved March 18, 2014.
  2. ^ "View crop". Archived from the original on 2019-08-11. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
  3. ^ "Common Fruit Names - S-Z, California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc". Archived from the original on 2020-04-05. Retrieved 2008-01-14.