Interesting Knowledge Extension October 23, 2025 1 min read

Is Pitanga the same as Surinam Cherry or Barbados cherry?

By ForwardPlant Team
No, *Eugenia uniflora*, commonly known as Pitanga, Surinam Cherry, or Brazilian Cherry, is a single species. Barbados cherry (*Malpighia emarginata*), however, is an entirely different plant from a separate family. While both produce edible red fruit, they are distinct botanically.

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