Eugenia capillipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 50: 279 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835610
Common Names
- Eugenia capillipes
- Capillipes Eugenia
- Capillipes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia capillipes (also called Eugenia capillipes, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Colombia. It is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in humid montane forest habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia capillipes is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia capillipes has white flowers with yellow centers, small, black, round seeds, and small, light green seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia capillipes is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or autumn and by seed in spring.
Where to Find Eugenia capillipes
Eugenia capillipes can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Eugenia capillipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia capillipes?
Eugenia capillipes
What are the common names of Eugenia capillipes?
Hairy Eugenia
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia capillipes?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372843: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.