Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chahalana
ID:
957441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 93 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956779

Common Names

  • Chahalana Eugenia
  • Eugenia Chahalana
  • Chahalana

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Description

Eugenia chahalana (also called Pitanga, Surinam Cherry, and West Indian Cherry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to the Caribbean, South America, and Florida. It has glossy, leathery leaves and white flowers that produce edible red fruit. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia chahalana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia chahalana has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia chahalana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a warm, moist environment until rooted.

Where to Find Eugenia chahalana

Eugenia chahalana can be found in Mexico.

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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