Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bimarginata
ID:
957200

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 271 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956538

Common Names

  • Bimarginata Eugenia
  • Bimarginata Cherry
  • Bimarginata Pitanga

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Description

Eugenia bimarginata (also called Pitangueira-do-mato, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to South America, primarily Brazil, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has oblong leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia bimarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make a tea with a sweet flavor. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia bimarginata 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 bimarginata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat.

Where to Find Eugenia bimarginata

Eugenia bimarginata is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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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