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| Identification |
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Genus
Eugenia
Species
uniflora
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Surinam cherry
Brazilian cherry
pitanga cherry
Family
MYRTACEAE
Specimen number
S9261
Data source
GrUnFr p54-56;Frgnt p337
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 10a-11
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Eugenia uniflora have a mild sweet perfume. This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 30� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is reddish black skinned, eight ribbed, with two hemispherical seeds and soft juicy flesh. It has a slightly acidic taste. Eugenia uniflora if frequently used in jelly. Surinam cherry (sometimes called Brazilian cherry and pitanga cherry) is a good source for the production of wine. This plant is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Jelly
Wine
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
reddish black skinned, eight ribbed, with two hemispherical seeds and soft juicy flesh
Flavor / texture
has a slightly acidic taste
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Eugenia uniflora is self fertile. Surinam cherry (in some places called Brazilian cherry and pitanga cherry) is a native plant in the natural environment and is thought to originate from Brazil.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Eugenia uniflora is evergreen.
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