Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dittocrepis
ID:
957802

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 292 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957140

Common Names

  • Eugenia dittocrepis
  • Dittocrepis Eugenia
  • Dittocrepis Cherry

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Description

Eugenia dittocrepis (also called Wild guava, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India. 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 dittocrepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia dittocrepis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eugenia dittocrepis

Eugenia dittocrepis 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-75060: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.