Eugenia axillaris Willd.

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. It keeps its leaves throughout the year. The leaves are oval and dull green. They are more pale underneath. They can be 8 cm long. The flowers are white and have 4 lobed petals. These are in small tight clusters. The fruit are round and smooth. They are purple to black when ripe. They are 12 mm across.

A tropical plant. It grows in wet forests. It grows in sandy coastal areas. It can grow in a variety of soils. Once established it can tolerate drought. In Puerto Rico it grows up to 800 m above sea level.

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

It can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It can be grown as a hedge.