Eugenia brevipedunculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiaersk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Enum. Myrt. Bras. : 139 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956599
Common Names
- Short-peduncle Eugenia
- Short-peduncle Strawberry-tree
- Short-peduncle Pitanga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia brevipedunculata (also called Short-peduncle cherry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia brevipedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia brevipedunculata is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with green stems and leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia brevipedunculata is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. Propagation is usually by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Eugenia brevipedunculata
Eugenia brevipedunculata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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-74565: Based on the initial data import
Hjalmar Kiærskou (1835-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiaersk.' in the authors string.