Characteristics - The Rhodomyrtus tomentosa is an exotic fruit bearer, originating in Southeast Asia, introduced to other tropical countries as an ornamental (Florida, Hawaii and French Polynesia) it has become invasive. It was introduced into Brazil recently and is occasionally cultivated in domestic orchards belonging to fruit collectors. It is a large shrub or small evergreen tree, 2-4 m tall. Leaves chartaceous, lustrous green on the upper surface and greyish-tomentose on the inferior, 5-8 cm in length with a long petiole. Flowers solitary or in groups of 2-3, axillary, about 2.2 cm in diameter, initially white,turning pink, form from October-December. Fruits are berries with a velvety skin, purple, crowned by a persistent calyx, with a succulent, sweet pulp; they mature from January-March.

Uses - The fruits are consumed mainly in natura (fresh) and not widely appreciated.

Propagation - Propagated by seeds.