Eugenia chavarriae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barrie
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 9 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794859
Common Names
- Eugenia chavarriae
- Chavarria's Eugenia
- Chavarria Eugenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia chavarriae (also called Chavarria's Eugenia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are obovate, dark green in color. It is found in wet montane forests, and is usually found in the mountains of Costa Rica.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia chavarriae is used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia chavarriae has white flowers, small, globose, and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender with lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia chavarriae is a tropical plant native to Costa Rica. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family and is an evergreen shrub. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil and fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm.
Where to Find Eugenia chavarriae
Eugenia chavarriae is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Eugenia chavarriae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia chavarriae?
Eugenia chavarriae
What is the common name of Eugenia chavarriae?
Chavarri's Eugenia
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia chavarriae?
Tropical forests of Central America
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-333403: Based on the initial data import
Fred Barrie (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barrie' in the authors string.