Eugenia commutata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 174 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956880
Common Names
- Eugenia Commutata
- Tropical Guava
- Tropical Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia commutata (also called 'Commutata Wild Cherry', 'Commutata Wild Plum', and 'Commutata Plum', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central America. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers that are followed by small, edible red fruits. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia commutata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia commutata has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval shaped leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia commutata is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 6-12 feet. It is native to Mexico 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 commutata
Eugenia commutata 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-74821: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.