Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
demeusei
ID:
957745

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 2: 325 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957083

Common Names

  • Demeusei Eugenia
  • Eugenia Demeusei
  • Eugenia Demeuseii

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Description

Eugenia demeusei (also called Wild guava, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. The leaves are simple, opposite, elliptic to obovate, and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant. It is found in humid forests, along rivers, and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia crenata is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine, and for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia demeusei is white, with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia demeusei is a small evergreen tree that grows to a height of about 10 m. It is native to the Philippines and can be found in the tropical forests of Mindanao. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Eugenia demeusei

Eugenia demeusei is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical 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,

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