Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrophylla
ID:
957895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Strey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 10: 569 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957233

Common Names

  • Eugenia erythrophylla
  • Erythrophyllous Eugenia
  • Erythrophylla Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia erythrophylla (also called Red-leaved Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia erythrophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. The fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia erythrophylla is a small white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval shaped seedlings with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia erythrophylla is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 3-5 m. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Eugenia erythrophylla

Eugenia erythrophylla is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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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