Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
utilis
ID:
956877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 3: 26 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956215

Common Names

  • Eugeissona utilis
  • Useful Eugeissona
  • Useful-flowered Eugeissona

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Description

Eugeissona utilis (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 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is found in humid forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Eugeissona utilis 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 utilis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugeissona utilis is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in many parts of the world. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the tree requires minimal care and can tolerate drought and poor soil conditions.

Where to Find Eugeissona utilis

Eugeissona utilis can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-74212: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.