Guarimi Fruit Plant (Eugenia stigmatosa) Plant type:Seedling plant part of the Sapotaceae family

part of the Sapotaceae family

40 - 80cm in diameter

is an evergreen tree native to the Western Ghats mountains in India

It typically takes 6 to 7 years to fruit from seeds

scientifically known as Myrianthus Arboreus

Guarimi Fruit Plant (Eugenia stigmatosa) Plant type:Seedling plant part of the Sapotaceae familyCommon Name: Guarimi Botanical Name: Eugenia stigmatosa General Information: Rare small, shrubby tree native to the Atlantic forests of Brazil. Grows to a height of 6 15 ft. Edible fruits are gathered from the wild for local use as food. Bears small, red skinned fruits with edible pulp and a large seed. The flavor is likened to a Perfume Guava, with unique overtones. Seed grown plant takes 2 to 3 years to set fruit. Health Benefits: Also known as