Eugenia cyphophloea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 87 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957051
Common Names
- Cyphophloea Eugenia
- Cyphophloea Cherry
- Cyphophloea Eugenia Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia cyphophloea (also called Cyphophloea Eugenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It grows up to 8 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its bark is smooth and grayish-brown in color. It grows in tropical rainforests, moist lowland forests, and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia cyphophloea 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 cyphophloea 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 cyphophloea 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 cyphophloea
Eugenia cyphophloea 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-74981: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.