Eugenia caatingicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Cout. & M.Ibrahim
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 234: 216 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317338
Common Names
- Eugenia caatingicola
- Caatingicola Eugenia
- Caatingicola Surinam Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia caatingicola (also called Caatinga Surinam Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wet montane forests, and is a terrestrial shrub.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia caatingicola is an ornamental shrub that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia caatingicola is white, small and tubular. The seed is small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia caatingicola is a shrub native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Eugenia caatingicola
Eugenia caatingicola is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Eugenia caatingicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia caatingicola?
Eugenia caatingicola
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia caatingicola?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in South America
What are the main uses of Eugenia caatingicola?
It is used for timber, fuelwood, and medicinal purposes
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
Marla Ibrahim U. de Oliveira (b.2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Ibrahim' in the authors string.
Karoline Coutinho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Cout.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151417-1: Based on the initial data import