Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantuana
ID:
957360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 3: 122 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956698

Common Names

  • Eugenia cantuana
  • Cantuana Eugenia
  • Cantuana's Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia cantuana (also called Cantu cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in southeastern Brazil. It is a small tree or shrub, typically reaching a height of 5–8 meters. It grows in a variety of habitats, from sea level to 1,200 meters in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia cantuana is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia cantuana is white with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia cantuana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Eugenia cantuana

Eugenia cantuana is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical dry 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,

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