Eugenia caducipetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.D.Souza & Scud.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 212: 88 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342642
Common Names
- Caducipetala Eugenia
- Caducipetala Eugenia Plant
- Eugenia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia caducipetala (also called Pitangueira, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils. It is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia caducipetala is used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects and is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia caducipetala has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia caducipetala is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Eugenia caducipetala
Eugenia caducipetala is native to Brazil.
Eugenia caducipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia caducipetala?
Eugenia caducipetala
What is the common name of Eugenia caducipetala?
Caducipetala Eugenia
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia caducipetala?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf 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,
References
Veridiana Vizoni Scudeller (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scud.' in the authors string.
Maria Anália Duarte de Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.D.Souza' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147549-1: Based on the initial data import