Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
956954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 2: 961 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956292

Common Names

  • Eugenia Alpina
  • Alpine Eugenia
  • Alpina Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia alpina (also called Mountain Box, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is found in high elevation habitats such as cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. The leaves of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia alpina has white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia alpina is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3-4 m. It is native to Central America and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible fruits. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Eugenia alpina

Eugenia alpina can be found in the tropical rainforests of 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,

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