Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) J.W.Dawson & N.Snow
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Candollea 71: 78 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330412
Common Names
- Eugenia Gomonenensis
- Gomonenensis Eugenia
- Gomonenensis Myrtle
Description
Eugenia gomonenensis (also called Gomonen Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub with oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid forests, usually growing on rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia gomonenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia gomonenensis is white and has four petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia gomonenensis is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is found in tropical rainforests and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be collected when ripe and sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. Germination is usually rapid and seedlings should be transplanted when they reach 10-15 cm in height.
Where to Find Eugenia gomonenensis
Eugenia gomonenensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers.
Eugenia gomonenensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia gomonenensis?
Eugenia gomonenensis
What is the common name of Eugenia gomonenensis?
Gomonen Eugenia
What type of plant is Eugenia gomonenensis?
Tree
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
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.