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Scientific Name: Eugenia brasiliensis Lam.

Family: Myrtaceae

Common names throughout Brazil: Grumichameira, grumixaba, grumixameira, ibaporoiti, grumixama, cumbixaba, ibaporoti, Brazilian cherry.

Origin: Brazil, it is distributed in the coastal Atlantic Forest from the south of Bahia to Santa Catarina.

The fruits of this species are small, rounded and flattened, resembling those of the cherry tree. When ripe, they have a yellow or dark vinaceous color (depending on the variety) and fleshy, sweet pulp; they are eaten fresh or used to make juices, jams and jellies.

The literature reports astringent, aromatic, diuretic, energizing, revitalizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic medicinal properties.

 

Harvesting takes place from November to December.

 

 

 

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