Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysophyllum
ID:
957476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] Suppl. 3. 129. 1813 [24 Sep 1813]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956814

Common Names

  • Eugenia Chrysophyllum
  • Golden-Leaf Stopper
  • Golden-Leaf Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia chrysophyllum (also called Golden-leaf-eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia chrysophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia chrysophyllum has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia chrysophyllum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eugenia chrysophyllum

Eugenia chrysophyllum is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry 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,

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