Myrtaceae FAMILY

Ugni molinae

Edibility

5/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Ugni molinae is a much-branched, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 200cm tall[ 2148 Title Exotic Fruits Reference Guide Publication Author Rodrigues S., Silva E. de O. & de Brito E.S. (Editors) Publisher Academic Press; London Year 2018 ISBN 978-0-12-803138-4 Description In-depth study of more than 60 species of fruit. ]. The plant provides a very popular wild fruit in Cile, where it is commonly harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. It is sometimes cultivated for its fruit, which is sold in local markets, and is often grown as an ornamental, where it can be grown as a hedge.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeS. America - central and southern Chile to southwest Argentina

HabitatWoodland edges and scrub[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 184 Title Shrubs. Publication Author Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Publisher Pan Books Year 1989 ISBN 0-330-30258-2 Description Excellent photographs and a terse description of 1,900 species and cultivars. ]. Open lands, and on the edges of forests, where it forms part of the thicket[ 2148 Title Exotic Fruits Reference Guide Publication Author Rodrigues S., Silva E. de O. & de Brito E.S. (Editors) Publisher Academic Press; London Year 2018 ISBN 978-0-12-803138-4 Description In-depth study of more than 60 species of fruit. ].