Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
957144

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 204 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956482

Common Names

  • Barbata Eugenia
  • Barbate Eugenia
  • Barbate Appleberry

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Description

Eugenia barbata (also called Barbate Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its essential oils and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia barbata is white with a yellow center and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedling is about 5 cm tall with a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia barbata is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eugenia barbata

Eugenia barbata is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of Brazil 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-74459: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.