About Eugenia foetida Pers.
Eugenia foetida Pers. is a common small tree. It bears opposite leaves that are dark green on the adaxial (upper or dorsal) surface, and lighter in color on the abaxial (lower or ventral) surface. Its leaves have an oblanceolate shape, with a rounded or obtuse apex. The species' specific epithet foetida, which means "fetid" in Latin, refers to the unpleasant scent produced by its flowers.