Eugeissona tristis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
956876
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 5: 101 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956214
Common Names
- Eugeissona tristis
- Sad Eugeissona
- Sad-flowered Eugeissona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugeissona tristis (also called 'Bastard Tamarind', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is found in humid forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Eugeissona tristis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugeissona tristis has white flowers with 5 petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Eugeissona tristis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Eugeissona tristis
Eugeissona tristis can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Species in the Eugeissona genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-74211: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.