Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bosseri
ID:
957230

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Guého & A.J.Scott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 475 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956568

Common Names

  • Boser's Eugenia
  • Boser Eugenia
  • Boser's Cherry

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Description

Eugenia bosseri (also called Bosser's Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist forests, and can be found at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia bosseri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia bosseri has white flowers with four petals, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia bosseri is a small evergreen tree native to Brazil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer.

Where to Find Eugenia bosseri

Eugenia bosseri is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests.

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-74536: Based on the initial data import
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.
E.L. Joseph Guého (1937-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Guého' in the authors string.