Eugenia candolleana Dc.

A tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 4-7 m tall. The leaves are sword shape and taper to the tip. They are somewhat leathery and smooth on both surfaces. They are 5-9 cm long and shiny. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. There are a few, small, white flowers. The fruit are black and shiny. They are about 3 cm across. The pulp is thick and firm. It has a sweet flavour. There are 1-2 seeds that can easily be separated from the pulp.

Atlantic rainforest, especially nearer the coast, preferring moist soils.

The fruit are eaten raw. They are also used for marmalade.

Plants are grown from seed. The seeds are collected from ripe fruit and the pulp removed. The seeds need to be planted fresh. Seedlings emerge in 40-50 days.