Eugenia arvensis
Eugenia arvensis
A new collection from a collector in Argentina, the rather rare Eugenia arvensis. This fruit is similar in morphology to Eugenia uniflora, Pitanga, but has flavor notes that are distinctly different. The fruit takes on flavor notes of Cherry of the Rio Grande, Pitanga and Dragon fruit. There isn’t a lot of information on growing this species but it certainly seems like a great one to add to the collection, maybe it will be as popular as Pitangas!
Family: Myrtaceae
Name: Eugenia arvensis
Common Name / Native Name:
Range: Rio de Janiero & coastal Brazil
Sun: Full sun/part shade
Height: Unknown
Width: Unknown
Foliage: Foliage similar to Eugenia uniflora
Flower: Fragrant myrtaceous flowers in clusters at axils
Fruit: A small red fruit similar to E. uniflora, red on the outside yet a yellowish flesh on the inside.
Soil Type/ pH: Unknown
USDA Climate Zones: Unconfirmed
Cold Hardiness: Undetermined
Edibility: A very pleasant tasting Eugenia that is supposed to have flavor notes of Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata) Pitanga (Eugenia uniflora) and Dragonfruit (Hylocereus spp)
Age to maturity: Likely 3 to 5 years
Sources:
http://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0000956411#synonyms
http://treatment.plazi.org/GgServer/html/03B5878D655287747AC6080C9F28FE80