Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
957361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. S. Afr. Pl. : 416 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956699

Common Names

  • Eugenia capensis
  • Capensis Eugenia
  • Capensis's Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia capensis (also called Cape-plum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in open grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eugenia capensis sub. albanensis (Sond.) F.White
Eugenia capensis sub. capensis
Eugenia capensis sub. gueinzii (Sond.) F.White
Eugenia capensis sub. natalitia (Sond.) F.White
Eugenia capensis sub. nyassensis (Engl.) F.White
Eugenia capensis sub. simii (Dümmer) F.White
Eugenia capensis sub. zeyheri (Harv.) F.White

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia capensis 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 capensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. 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 capensis

Eugenia capensis is native to South Africa. It can be found in subtropical and temperate 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,