Myrciaria tenella, commonly known as or , which are also used to describe Myrciaria cuspidata and Myrciaria delicatula; or more specifically , and , is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae.
Distribution Myrciaria tenella is endemic to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Haiti, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Description Myrciaria tenella is a semi-deciduous shrub or small tree that grows to between tall. The red or orange fruit is edible and up to in diameter. Each fruit contains one, or sometimes two seeds.
Uses Cambuí fruit is an important species in the State of Sergipe, Brazil, where the fruits are harvested and sold for fresh consumption in the local market. The fruits are also used to make juice, jelly and wine.
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