Eugenia cydoniifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 229 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957045
Common Names
- Cydoniifolia Eugenia
- Cydoniifolia Cherry
- Cydoniifolia Eugenia Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia cydoniifolia (also called ‘Quince-leaved Cherry’, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Andes mountains of South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its bark is grey and smooth. It grows in humid montane forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia cydoniifolia is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as a source of essential oils, and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia cydoniifolia is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid nut. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia cydoniifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eugenia cydoniifolia
Eugenia cydoniifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
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-74976: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.