Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alainii
ID:
956934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 19: 39 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956272

Common Names

  • Alainii Eugenia
  • Alainii Cherry
  • Cherry Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia alainii (also called Alain's Eugenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It has smooth, grey bark and a dense crown of glossy green leaves. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia alainii is an ornamental tree that is often used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It has a dense canopy and provides shade and shelter. It is also used for firewood and for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia alainii has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia alainii 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 alainii

Eugenia alainii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-74268: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.