Surinam Cherry Black Fruit Plants (Eugenia Uniflora)
Black Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora):
Botanical Name: Eugenia Uniflora
Common Name: Black Surinam Cherry
General Information:Â Also known as Brazilian cherries, Florida cherries, Cayenne cherries, and Pitanga Cherriugenia. Native to South America. Large shrub or small tree with a conical form. Flowers with four white petals borne on slender long stalks.
Health Benefits:
Good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
Contains antioxidants for cell protection
Provides Calcium and Phosphorus for bone strength
Rich in Iron for protein and hemoglobin development
Vitamin C content provides antioxidant properties
Supports wound healing by collagen production
Vitamin A maintains healthy organ functioning
Cultivation Details:
Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-4 Years
Maintenance Required: Moderate
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Planting and Care
Planting and Care
Place Surinam Cherry plant in Full sun to part shade. The plant appreciates a bright position, but can tolerate lower light conditions if necessary. If placed outdoors in summer, it can usually tolerate full sun, although partial shade is recommended in the hottest areas.
Special Feature
Special Feature
These cherries are rich in the antioxidants beta-cryptoxanthin, lycopene, gamma-carotene, and rubixanthin. When sprinkled with sugar, it releases its juice. Surinam cherries are rich sources of antioxidants and therefore rich in vitamins. These antioxidants fight free radicals formed in the body and reverse the damaging actions of free radicals.
Uses/Benefits
Uses/Benefits
Surinam cherries are also used to make certain sweet dishes, jams, tarts.