Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiracemosa
ID:
1325811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mazine & Faria

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 151: 53 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338265

Common Names

  • Eugenia densiracemosa
  • Dense-racemed Eugenia
  • Dense-racemed Cherry

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Description

Eugenia densiracemosa (also called Dense-flowered cherry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in humid forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia densiracemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia densiracemosa has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia densiracemosa is a species of shrub native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seedbed and transplanted when the seedlings are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Eugenia densiracemosa

Eugenia densiracemosa is found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Eugenia densiracemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia densiracemosa?

Eugenia densiracemosa

Where is Eugenia densiracemosa found?

Eugenia densiracemosa is found in India.

What is the growth habit of Eugenia densiracemosa?

Eugenia densiracemosa is a small, evergreen shrub with a single trunk.

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

Fiorella Fernanda Mazine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazine' in the authors string.
Jair Eustáquio Quintino de Faria Júnior (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faria' in the authors string.