Eugenia victoriana
Species of tree
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Eugenia victoriana is a small South American fruit tree of the genus Eugenia. Its common names include guayabilla and sundrop.[1]
| Eugenia victoriana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eugenia |
| Species: | E. victoriana |
| Binomial name | |
| Eugenia victoriana | |
Eugenia victoriana has the largest fruit of all known Eugenia species.[2] The tree first flowers in its third or fourth year. The fruits are orange-colored, and have sour flesh and two to four large seeds.[1]
See also
- Chicha, a South American drink sometimes prepared with guayabilla fruit
