Eugenia choungiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Eugenia choungiensis (also called Choung's Cherry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a popular ornamental tree, and is also used for its edible fruit.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia choungiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia choungiensis has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia choungiensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Eugenia choungiensis
Eugenia choungiensis is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams. It can also be found in cultivation.
Eugenia choungiensis FAQ
What is the common name of Eugenia choungiensis?
Choungiensis Eugenia
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia choungiensis?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What are the uses of Eugenia choungiensis?
The wood of Eugenia choungiensis is used for making furniture and other decorative items
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,