Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
958079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cambess.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 2: 352 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957417

Common Names

  • Glandulosa Eugenia
  • Glandulosa Cherry
  • Glandulosa Strawberry Tree

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Description

Eugenia glandulosa (also called Glandular Cherry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It has white flowers and small, round, yellow fruits. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia glandulosa 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 glandulosa is a small 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 small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia glandulosa 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 glandulosa

Eugenia glandulosa is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru. It can be found in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

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-75314: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.