Eugenia luschnathiana, commonly known as Pitomba, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Northeastern Brazil, particularly thriving in forest clearings and edges. It typically grows to a height of 4–10 meters. The leaves are opposite, 3–7 cm long, oblong-lanceolate, dark green above, pale below, with a short petiole and a leathery texture. The flowers, which appear in spring, are 1.5–2 cm in diameter with four (rarely five) yellowish-white petals and are not particularly showy. The fruit is a globose, bright orange-yellow berry 2.5–5 cm long, containing one or two (rarely up to four) 1 cm diameter seeds.

The Pitomba is valued for its edible fruit, which has a thin, tender skin, and a soft, juicy, golden-yellow pulp that is aromatic, slightly acidic, and faintly resinous in flavor. The fruit is often used in jellies, preserves, and carbonated beverages. In cultivation, it is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fruit, and it is also planted in home gardens for its edible berries. Pitomba thrives in full sun and requires medium amounts of water and well-drained soils. It is frost-sensitive, tolerating temperatures only down to about −1 °C. While it is not widely cultivated outside its native range, it can be grown in subtropical regions with appropriate care.CC BY-SA 4.0