Pitomba Tree (Eugenia luschnathiana)
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Scientific Name: Eugenia luschnathiana — Pitomba, Brazilian Pitomba.
Native Home: Eastern Brazil.
Height: 4–10 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not commonly harvested commercially; mainly valued as a fruit tree.
Harvesting: Yellow-orange fruits are hand-picked when ripe.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years from planting, depending on growing conditions.
Products: Fresh fruit, juices, jams, and preserves.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Grown in Brazil for its sweet-and-tart edible fruits.
Global Spread: Cultivated mainly in Brazil, with limited cultivation in other tropical and subtropical regions.
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