Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abunan
ID:
1330528

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.D.Souza & Sobral

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 219: 168 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342982

Common Names

  • Eugenia abunan
  • Abunan Eugenia
  • Abunan Cherry

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Description

Eugenia abunan (also called Abunan Eugenia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, shrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia abunan is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia abunan is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellow labellum. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are dark green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia abunan is a perennial shrub that is best propagated by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. To propagate, take cuttings from the parent plant in spring or autumn. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them to their permanent location.

Where to Find Eugenia abunan

Eugenia abunan is native to India and can be found in moist forests at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters.

Eugenia abunan FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia abunan?

Eugenia abunan

What is the family of Eugenia abunan?

Myrtaceae

Where is Eugenia abunan found?

Central America

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

Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Maria Anália Duarte de Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.D.Souza' in the authors string.