Eugenia augustana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiaersk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Enum. Myrt. Bras. : 153 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956433
Common Names
- Augustana Eugenia
- Eugenia augustana
- Eugenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia augustana (also called August 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 augustana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. The leaves of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia augustana has white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia augustana is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Eugenia augustana
Eugenia augustana is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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-74414: Based on the initial data import
Hjalmar Kiærskou (1835-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiaersk.' in the authors string.