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Ubajay rastrero

Eugenia anomala

A native creeping shrub of Uruguay, a wild relative of the common ubajay. The ubajay rastrero grows close to the ground, forming dense green mats. It produces small, edible orange fruits that are highly prized by native wildlife. Its leaves are small, glossy and evergreen. This species is important for soil conservation in hilly and stony areas, and its fruits are eaten by native birds and mammals.

Key Features

Taxonomic classification

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: Eugenia

Technical conservation data

SNAP conservation priority: Yes

Threatened: Yes

Where to Find It

This species has been recorded in the following biodiversity reserves:

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