Eugenia brasiliensis
Brazil Cherry, Grumichama
Also known as: Eugenia bracteolaris Lam. ex DC. +18 more
- Eugenia bracteolaris Lam. ex DC.
- Eugenia brasiliensis subsp. erythrocarpa Cambess.
- Eugenia brasiliensis subsp. leucocarpa Cambess.
- Eugenia brasiliensis var. erythrocarpa Cambess.
- Eugenia brasiliensis var. leucocarpa Cambess.
- Eugenia dombeyi (Spreng.) Skeels
- Eugenia filipes Baill.
- Eugenia ubensis Cambess.
- Myrtus dombeyi Spreng.
- Myrtus grumixama Vell.
- Stenocalyx brasiliensis (Lam.) O.Berg
- Stenocalyx brasiliensis subsp. erythrocarpa (Cambess.) O.Berg
- Stenocalyx brasiliensis subsp. iocarpa O.Berg
- Stenocalyx brasiliensis subsp. leucocarpa (Cambess.) O.Berg
- Stenocalyx brasiliensis subsp. silvestris O.Berg
- Stenocalyx brasiliensis var. erythrocarpa (Cambess.) O.Berg
- Stenocalyx brasiliensis var. iocarpa O.Berg
- Stenocalyx brasiliensis var. leucocarpa (Cambess.) O.Berg
- Stenocalyx brasiliensis var. silvestris O.Berg
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Eugenia brasiliensis (commonly known as Brazil-cherry or Grumichama) is a tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Eugenia, which contains over 1200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Comoros, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hawaii, Trinidad-Tobago