Eugenia pitanga
Appearance
Eugenia pitanga | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Eugenia |
Species: | E. pitanga
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Binomial name | |
Eugenia pitanga | |
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Eugenia pitanga, commonly known as pitanga do cerrado or savanna pitanga, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae.[1][2] It is found in the savannahs and grasslands of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 metres tall, has rhizomatous rootstock allowing it to form dense thickets, and produces red, edible fruit, 15-25mm in diameter.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Eugenia pitanga (O.Berg) Nied". The Plant List. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "SAVANNA PITANGA_Eugenia pitanga". fruitpedia.com. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Eugenia pitanga". Useful Tropical Plants. Retrieved 21 December 2020.