Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angelyana
ID:
956997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 94: 2 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956335

Common Names

  • Angelyana Eugenia
  • Eugenia angelyana
  • Eugenia Angelyana

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Description

Eugenia angelyana (also called Pitangueira-da-serra, 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 angelyana 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 angelyana 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 angelyana 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 angelyana

Eugenia angelyana can be found in the tropical rainforests 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,

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