Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 4: 171 (1952 publ. 1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956324
Common Names
- Analamerensis Eugenia
- Eugenia analamerensis
- Eugenia Analamerensis
Description
Eugenia analamerensis (also called Pitangueira-do-brejo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 8 meters in height and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia analamerensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to make essential oils and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia analamerensis has small, white flowers with four petals and a long style. Its seeds are small, black and glossy and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia analamerensis is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a propagating mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sheltered position.
Where to Find Eugenia analamerensis
Eugenia analamerensis 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,