Characteristics - Eugenia leitonii is a fruit tree, occasionally cultivated as an ornamental because of its stunning, red trunk, mainly in the southeastern region of Brazil where it is occurs in its native state, in the Atlantic Forest, from southern Bahia to Parana. It is a semi-deciduous tree, 8-14m tall, with a smooth bark and pyramidal crown. Leaves subcoriaceous, glabrous, lustrous, 9-17cm long with impressed nervation giving the leaf a characteristic, reticulated aspect. Inflorescences in long terminal racemes, with androgynous flowers having a pedicel of l-2cm, form in November-December. Fruits globose, with a velvety skin, a thick, carnose pulp with a slightly sweet flavor, somewhat tannic, and 1-3 loose seeds. Ripening occurs in February-March.

Uses - The fruits are consumed in their natural state or as jellies, but not much appreciated.

Propagation - Propagated by seeds.