Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutata
ID:
956907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 535 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956245

Common Names

  • Eugenia acutata
  • Acutata Eugenia
  • Acutata-flowered Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia acutata (also called 'Sharp-leaved Eugenia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows up to 8 m in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm. It is found in coastal and sub-coastal areas of New South Wales and Queensland, in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia acutata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to make dyes for fabrics and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia acutata has white flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia acutata is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Eugenia acutata

Eugenia acutata can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, particularly in Colombia.

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,

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