Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citroides
ID:
957491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 7: 33 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956829

Common Names

  • Eugenia Citroides
  • Citron Eugenia
  • Citron Stopper

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Description

Eugenia citroides (also called Citrus-like cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in southeastern Brazil. It is a small tree or shrub, typically reaching a height of 5–8 meters. It grows in a variety of habitats, from sea level to 1,200 meters in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia citroides 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 citroides 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 citroides is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 6-12 feet. It has a dense, rounded growth habit and is often used as a hedge or screen. It is native to the Caribbean and is hardy in zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.

Where to Find Eugenia citroides

Eugenia citroides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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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