Grumichama
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| Fruits of the grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis) |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eugenia |
| Species: | E. brasiliensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Eugenia brasiliensis Lam. |
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Eugenia brasiliensis, with common names Brazil cherry[2] and grumichama,[2] is medium-sized tree (maximum 20 meters height) endemic to Brazil which bears small fruits that are purple to black in color, and have a sweet cherry-like flavor. Its wood is used in carpentry, woodworking and turnery.[citation needed] Its small size favors its use in urban landscaping. Its slow growth and low rate of dispersal make it rare, and it is generally considered as an endangered species.[3]
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References[edit]
- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved February 7, 2014.
- ^ a b "Eugenia brasiliensis". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ Paulo Backes & Bruno Irgang, Mata Atlântica: as árvores e a paisagem, Porto Alegre, Paisagem do Sul, 2004, page 316.
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