Cerejinha De Mattos Fruit Plants (Eugenia Mattosii) Common Name: thorn fruit

Common Name: thorn fruit

aiding in wound healing and maintaining skin health

The flesh tastes fresh and sweet and emits a sweet fragrance

and Magnesium

Rich in polyphenols

Cerejinha De Mattos Fruit Plants (Eugenia Mattosii) Common Name: thorn fruitCerejinha 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.