Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discreta
ID:
957793

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 208 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957131

Common Names

  • Eugenia discreta
  • Purple-flowered Eugenia
  • Purple-flowered Cherry

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Description

Eugenia discreta (also called Discrete 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 discreta 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

Eugenia discreta has white flowers, small, round, yellow seeds, and small, green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia discreta is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-draining soil.

Where to Find Eugenia discreta

Eugenia discreta 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-75052: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.