Status:
valid
Authors:
Parra-Os.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 497(3): 176. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027000
Common Names
- Eugenia buenaventurensis
- Buenaventurensis Eugenia
- Buenaventurensis Star-Fruit
Description
Eugenia buenaventurensis (also called Buenaventura Eugenia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia buenaventurensis is a small tree that is often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves of this tree are often used in essential oils and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eugenia buenaventurensis are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two green cotyledons and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia buenaventurensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Eugenia buenaventurensis
Eugenia buenaventurensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Eugenia buenaventurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia buenaventurensis?
Eugenia buenaventurensis
What is the common name of Eugenia buenaventurensis?
Buenaventura Eugenia
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia buenaventurensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,