Brazilian cherry

Brazilian Cherry

Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Eugenia brasiliensis

Family: Myrtaceae

Other names: Grumichama

Culinary use

Brazilian cherries are eaten raw, they are also used to make jams, jellies and drinks.

Medicinal use

The bark and leaves are used as a diuretic and as a treatment for rheumatism.

SOURCES

Plants of the World Online

Useful Tropical Plants

Agroforestree Database