Beach Cambuca Live Plant (Myrciaria strigipes)

Myrciaria strigipes is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family, also known as cambucá da praia or cabeludinha da praia. It is a native of eastern Brazil and is an evergreen shrub or small tree. The tree’s edible fruit is taken from the wild. It yields 22 to 28mm-diameter, edible, golden fruits. The fruit, which is typically eaten raw, has been compared to the flavours of Plinia cauliflora and Myrciaria glazioviana.

Common Name: Beach Cambuca, Cambuca do Praia

Botanical Name: Myrciaria strigipes

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate