Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbreviata
ID:
956880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 6: 24 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956218

Common Names

  • Eugenia abbreviata
  • Abbreviated Eugenia
  • Abbreviated-flowered Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia abbreviata (also called 'Short-styled Stopper', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in moist forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia abbreviata 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

Eugenia abbreviata 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

Eugenia abbreviata 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 Eugenia abbreviata

Eugenia abbreviata can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Species in the Eugenia genus

Eugenia conduplicata, Eugenia magna, Eugenia manickamiana, Eugenia myrciariifolia, Eugenia rizziniana, Eugenia seithurensis, Eugenia yatuae, Eugenia subreticulata, Eugenia bergii, Eugenia belloi, Eugenia breedlovei, Eugenia cararensis, Eugenia cerrocacaoensis, Eugenia chavarriae, Eugenia cocosensis, Eugenia coibensis, Eugenia corusca, Eugenia earthiana, Eugenia esteliensis, Eugenia farinacea, Eugenia galbaoensis, Eugenia gomezii, Eugenia grayumii, Eugenia grijalvae, Eugenia hammelii, Eugenia hartshornii, Eugenia herrerae, Eugenia intibucana, Eugenia inversa, Eugenia lempana, Eugenia liesneri, Eugenia lithosperma, Eugenia locuples, Eugenia magniflora, Eugenia mcphersonii, Eugenia molinae, Eugenia monteverdensis, Eugenia paloverdensis, Eugenia quercetorum, Eugenia riosae, Eugenia sancarlosensis, Eugenia selvana, Eugenia shimishito, Eugenia tilarana, Eugenia verruculata, Eugenia zuchowskiae, Eugenia churutensis, Eugenia darcyi, Eugenia shettyana, Eugenia conchalensis,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-74216: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.