Eugenia brongniartiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 261 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956608
Common Names
- Brongniart's Eugenia
- Brongniart's Strawberry-tree
- Brongniart's Pitanga
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Eugenia brongniartiana (also called Brongniartiana Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to the Caribbean region, where it is found in Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. It grows in moist forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia brongniartiana has many non-medical uses. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used to make furniture and other wood-based products. Its fruit is edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. Its leaves can be used to make tea and its essential oils are used in aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia brongniartiana 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 brongniartiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Eugenia brongniartiana can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eugenia brongniartiana
Eugenia brongniartiana 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-74574: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.