Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorpha
ID:
957775

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 264 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957113

Common Names

  • Dimorpha Eugenia
  • Two-form Eugenia
  • Two-form Cherry

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Description

Eugenia dimorpha (also called Dimorphic Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia dimorpha is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an antiseptic, antispasmodic, and diuretic. It can be used as a natural insect repellent and is also used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eugenia dimorpha 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 dimorpha is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eugenia dimorpha

Eugenia dimorpha is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo. It is also found in Madagascar and Mauritius.

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-75036: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.