Grumichama, Brazil-cherry
A tropical plant. It grows in humid tropical and subtropical regions. It can grow in the lowlands and highlands. It can survive temperatures down to -3°C for short periods. It requires neutral soils as both acid and alkaline soils cause leaves to turn yellow due to mineral deficiencies. It requires plenty of moisture. Optimum rainfall is 1,200-2,500 mm. It cannot tolerate drought. Young plants benefit from shade until established. It suits hardiness zones 9-12.
Also known as:
Amla, Aula, Cerisier de Brazil, Cumbixaba, Grumixaba, Grumixama, Grumixameira, Guamichama, Ibaporoti, Oula, Pohon jambu brazil, Sinaili
Synonyms
- Eugenia bracteolaris Lam. ex DC.
- Eugenia dombeyi (Sprengel) Skeels
- [Illegitimate] Eugenia filipes Baill.
- Eugenia ubensis Cambess
- Myrtus dombeyi Spreng.
- [Illegitimate] Myrtus grumixama Vell.
- Stenocalyx brasiliensis (Lam.) O. Berg
- Stenocalyx ubensis (Cambess.) O. Berg
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Grumichama grow?
Found in: Africa, Amazon, Angola, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central America, Costa Rica, Cuba, Fiji, Hawaii, Honduras, Indonesia, Jamaica, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Pacific, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, Singapore, South America, Taiwan, United States
Notes: There are about 550 Eugenia species. They are mostly in tropical and subtropical South America.
Status: It is a cultivated tree. The fruit are popular.
Growing Grumichama, Brazil-cherry
Cultivation: Plants are normally grown from seed. Seeds can remain viable for several weeks. Seedlings take 2-3 years to start flowering. Seeds take about one month to germinate. A spacing of 4 m between trees is suitable. Little pruning is necessary. Plants can also be grafted. Plants are best grown from vegetative cuttings to preserve fruit quality.
Edible Uses: Fruit can be eaten fresh when ripe. It is used for pies or jam when half ripe.
Production: Trees take four or five years to start producing fruit. Fruit takes one month to mature after flowering. Fruit weigh 3-5 g.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 53 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 30 | 19 | - | 85.3 |
Grumichama, Brazil-cherry Photos
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