Eugenia cambucae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattos
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 120: 11. 2005 [Mar 2005]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317339
Common Names
- Eugenia cambucae
- Cambuquira Eugenia
- Cambuquira Surinam Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia cambucae (also called Cambuquira 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 cambucae 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 cambucae 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 cambucae 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 cambucae
Eugenia cambucae is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Eugenia cambucae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia cambucae?
Eugenia cambucae
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia cambucae?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in South America
What are the main uses of Eugenia cambucae?
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
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.
Flora e Funga do Brasil record FB10363: Based on the initial data import