Eugenia caducibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mazine
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 149 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912627
Common Names
- Eugenia Caducibracteata
- Mountain Cherry
- Wild Cherry
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Eugenia caducibracteata (also called the Caducibracteate Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with elliptic leaves and white flowers. Its fruits are edible.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia caducibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its essential oils which are used in aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia caducibracteata is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia caducibracteata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eugenia caducibracteata
Eugenia caducibracteata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Eugenia caducibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia caducibracteata?
Eugenia caducibracteata
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia caducibracteata?
Tropical rainforests
What are the uses of Eugenia caducibracteata?
Used for timber, fuel, and essential oils
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-457548: Based on the initial data import
Fiorella Fernanda Mazine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazine' in the authors string.