Cerejinha De Mattos Fruit Plants (Eugenia Mattosii) and are commonly eaten raw

and are commonly eaten raw and may be sliced and served with sugar and cream as a dessert

and Coralberry

The tree is harvested for its edible fruits and leaves

At Veliyath Gardens

and potassium

Cerejinha De Mattos Fruit Plants (Eugenia Mattosii) and are commonly eaten rawCerejinha De Mattos (Eugenia Mattosii): Botanical Name: Eugenia Mattosii Common Names: Minipitanga, Pitanguinha De Mattos General Information: Low to medium growing shrubby, rare fruit tree from Brazil. Cultivated widely by bonsais and gardeners in South and Southeast regions, Resembles other Eugenias. Tiny, cherry like fruits similar to Surinam cherries. Fruits turn a brilliant red color when ripe. Edible peel and pulp with a sweet and sour flavor.