Description
Eugenia flavoviridis (also called yellow-green cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia flavoviridis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia flavoviridis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. The bark is greyish-brown and smooth. The leaves are opposite, elliptic-oblong, 6-15 cm long and 2-6 cm wide, with a pointed tip and entire margins. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round, and yellow. It is propagated by seeds, cuttings, or air layering.