Eugenia caipora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Lourenço & Costa-Lima
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 408(2): 130. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032273
Common Names
- Eugenia caipora
- Caipora Eugenia
- Caipora Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia caipora (also called Caipora Eugenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central America, from southern Mexico to Panama, and is found in wet forests and along rivers. It has simple, opposite leaves, and white flowers with yellow anthers.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia caipora is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for making jams, jellies and other food products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Eugenia caipora flower is a white, five-petaled bloom with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia caipora is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is also deer and rabbit resistant.
Where to Find Eugenia caipora
Eugenia caipora is native to the western United States and can be found in areas of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Eugenia caipora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia caipora?
Eugenia caipora
What is the common name of Eugenia caipora?
Caipora Eugenia
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia caipora?
Rocky slopes and cliffs
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,