Eugenia binata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mazine & Sobral
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 296(3): 266 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317370
Common Names
- Eugenia
- Binata
- Eugenia Binata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia binata (also called 'Twin-leaved Eugenia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are divided into two branches.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia binata is an ornamental shrub that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia binata is white, small and tubular. The seed is small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia binata is a shrub native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Eugenia binata
Eugenia binata is native to South America, where it can be found in humid tropical forests.
Eugenia binata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia binata?
Eugenia binata
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia binata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in South America
What are the main uses of Eugenia binata?
It is used for timber, fuelwood, and medicinal purposes
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
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Fiorella Fernanda Mazine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazine' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160659-1: Based on the initial data import