Eugenia bryanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaneh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 51: 913 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956616
Common Names
- Bryant's Eugenia
- Bryant's Strawberry-tree
- Bryant's Pitanga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia bryanii (also called Eugenia corymbosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical dry forests and coastal forests. It has elliptic to ovate leaves, and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia bryanii 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
Eugenia bryanii has white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia bryanii 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 bryanii can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eugenia bryanii
Eugenia bryanii 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-74582: Based on the initial data import
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.