Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
957108

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 2: 960 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956446

Common Names

  • Axillaris Eugenia
  • Eugenia axillaris
  • Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia axillaris (also called Axillary Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 2–5 m. It is native to the Caribbean. It is found in dry forests, scrub and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia axillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia axillaris has white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia axillaris 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 axillaris

Eugenia axillaris 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,

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