Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caloneura
ID:
1331032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sobral & Rigueira

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 224: 207 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343486

Common Names

  • Eugenia caloneura
  • Caloneura Eugenia
  • Calyptranthes caloneura

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Description

Eugenia caloneura (also called 'Cherry guava', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a smooth grey bark. The leaves are glossy and dark green in color. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round, and red. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia caloneura is a species of flowering shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with moist soil and can help to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia caloneura is yellow with a purple center. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia caloneura is a tropical shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Eugenia caloneura

Eugenia caloneura is native to Colombia and can be found in wetland areas.

Eugenia caloneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia caloneura?

Eugenia caloneura

What type of plant is Eugenia caloneura?

It is a shrub or small tree.

What is the natural habitat of Eugenia caloneura?

It is native to the forests of southeastern Brazil.

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

Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Dary Rigueira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rigueira' in the authors string.