Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ardisioides
ID:
957045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 29: 479 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956383

Common Names

  • Ardisioides Eugenia
  • West Indian Cherry
  • Large-fruited Cherry

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Description

Eugenia ardisioides (also called Ardisia 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 ardisioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade and shelter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia ardisioides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia ardisioides 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 ardisioides

Eugenia ardisioides 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,

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