Eugenia ampla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.L.Kawas. & B.Holst
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 30: 101 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912623
Common Names
- Eugenia Ampla
- Mountain Cherry
- Wild Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia ampla (also called the Large Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with elliptic leaves and white flowers. Its fruits are edible.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia ampla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its essential oils which are used in aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia ampla is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia ampla is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will benefit from regular watering. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Eugenia ampla
Eugenia ampla is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Eugenia ampla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia ampla?
Eugenia ampla
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia ampla?
Tropical rainforests
What are the uses of Eugenia ampla?
Used for timber, fuel, and essential oils
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-457544: 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.