Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Parra-Os.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 33: 427 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333639
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Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi (also called 'Fernandez-Alonso's Eugenia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 4 m tall and is usually found in open forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are opposite, ovate to elliptic, and measure up to 8 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi
Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi?
Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi
What is the common name of Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi?
Fernandez-Alonso's Eugenia
What is the native range of Eugenia fernandez-alonsoi?
Cuba
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
Carlos Alberto Parra-Osorio (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parra-Os.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120985-1: Based on the initial data import