Eugenia anthropophaga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Costa-Lima & E.C.O.Chagas
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 373(3): 212. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000004030
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia anthropophaga (also called Human-Eating Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia anthropophaga is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and preserves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia anthropophaga has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia anthropophaga is a tropical shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept consistently moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Eugenia anthropophaga
Eugenia anthropophaga is found in Brazil.
Eugenia anthropophaga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia anthropophaga?
Eugenia anthropophaga
What is the common name of Eugenia anthropophaga?
Man-eating Eugenia
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia anthropophaga?
Tropical rainforests
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,