Eugenia cherimolioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Parra-Os.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 497(3): 176. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027001
Common Names
- Eugenia cherimolioides
- Cherimolioides Eugenia
- Cherimolioides Star-Fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia cherimolioides (also called Cherimolia Eugenia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils, such as in mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia cherimolioides is a small tree that is often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves of this tree are often used in essential oils and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eugenia cherimolioides are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two green cotyledons and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia cherimolioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Eugenia cherimolioides
Eugenia cherimolioides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Eugenia cherimolioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia cherimolioides?
Eugenia cherimolioides
What is the common name of Eugenia cherimolioides?
Cherimolia Eugenia
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia cherimolioides?
Tropical and subtropical 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,