Eugenia multicostata D.Legrand

A deciduous tree. It grows 20-30 m tall. The crown is dense. The trunk is crooked. The bark is light brown or reddish. The leaves are somewhat leathery and 6-12 cm long. The flowers are in groups near the ends of branches. They are white. The fruit are oblong with ridges. The pulp is juicy and acid with a pleasant taste.

Forests. Humid coastal forests, preferring alluvial plains, gentle slopes and forests on deep soils.

The fruit are eaten fresh. They are also used for jellies and sweets.

Plants are grown from seed. Seeds are collected from ripe fruit and the pulp removed. They need to be planted fresh. Seedlings emerge in 30-40 days.