Eugenia arawakorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sandwith
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 211 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956377
Common Names
- Arawakorum Eugenia
- West Indian Cherry
- Large-fruited Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia arawakorum (also called Arawak myrtle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in humid forests. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of up to 5 m, with opposite, elliptic leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia arawakorum is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, and its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia arawakorum has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia arawakorum is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Eugenia arawakorum
Eugenia arawakorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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-74362: Based on the initial data import
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.