Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armeniaca
ID:
957059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagot

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 6, 20: 190 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956397

Common Names

  • Armeniaca Eugenia
  • Eugenia armeniaca
  • Eugenia

Searching for Eugenia armeniaca? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Eugenia armeniaca (also called Orange-flowered Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, rocky outcrops, and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia armeniaca 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

The flowers of Eugenia armeniaca are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Eugenia armeniaca? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia armeniaca is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Eugenia armeniaca

Eugenia armeniaca 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