Eugenia aequatoriensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.L.Kawas. & B.Holst
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3: 609 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917450
Common Names
- Aequatoriensis Eugenia
- Eugenia Aequatoriensis
- Aequatoriensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia aequatoriensis (also called Equatorial Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical rainforests and can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It has small, oval leaves and small, red fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia aequatoriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eugenia aequatoriensis are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia aequatoriensis is a tropical shrub that is native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and can be established in a few weeks. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Eugenia aequatoriensis
Eugenia aequatoriensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462781: Based on the initial data import
Maria Lucia Kawasaki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Kawas.' in the authors string.
Bruce K. Holst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Holst' in the authors string.