Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
958118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kiaersk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Enum. Myrt. Bras. : 120 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957456

Common Names

  • Gracillima Eugenia
  • Gracillima Cherry
  • Gracillima Strawberry Tree

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Description

Eugenia gracillima (also called Slender 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 gracillima is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia gracillima is white or pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia gracillima can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Eugenia gracillima

Eugenia gracillima is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

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-75350: Based on the initial data import
Hjalmar Kiærskou (1835-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiaersk.' in the authors string.