Eugenia platysema Fruit Plant Plant Type:Seedling Plant and astringent flesh

and astringent flesh

It has been used to treat sore throats and reduce inflammation associated with pneumonia and laryngitis

often growing as a tree or large bush

Highly esteemed fruit crop in Andean South America

Eugenia platysema Fruit Plant Plant Type:Seedling Plant and astringent fleshEugenia platysema Botanical Name: Eugenia platysema General Information: Type: Rare semi deciduous tree Family: Myrtaceae Native To: Santa Catarina, Brazil Small, rounded crown Fruits have very dark red juice and a jam like texture Super cold tolerant, can handle slight frosts Uses: Eugenia uniflora (Surinam cherry tree) is part of the Eugenia genus Important in traditional medicine Used to decrease blood pressure Prevent heartburn, bronchitis, colic,