About Goa Cherry
Goa Cherry (Eugenia macrosepala) is a tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family (Myrtle/Eucalyptus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/solitary flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Eugenia macrosepala
- Genus
- Eugenia
- Family
- MYRTACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Conservation status
- Endangered (EN)
Botanical family
Myrtaceae
Myrtle/Eucalyptus family
Goa Cherry belongs to the Myrtaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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