Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigas
ID:
958066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 41 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957404

Common Names

  • Gigas Eugenia
  • Gigas Cherry
  • Gigas Strawberry Tree

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Description

Eugenia gigas (also called Giant Eugenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia gigas is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. The plant is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia gigas is a large white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia gigas is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.5 ft) tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Eugenia gigas

Eugenia gigas is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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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