Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corrientina
ID:
957598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Myrt. Paraguay : 5 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956936

Common Names

  • Corrientina Eugenia
  • Corrientina Cherry
  • Corrientina-leaved Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia corrientina (also called Corriente, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. It is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical dry montane grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia corrientina is used to make a tea that is used to treat digestive problems and to make a syrup that is used to treat coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eugenia corrientina are white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia corrientina is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. It is a fast-growing plant and can be used as a windbreak or hedge.

Where to Find Eugenia corrientina

Eugenia corrientina is native to Mexico.

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-74873: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.