Eugenia griseiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 187 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957478
Common Names
- Gray-flowered Strawberry Tree
- Gray-flowered Eugenia
- Gray-flowered Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia griseiflora (also called Gray-flowered Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It typically grows in open areas of tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia griseiflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits which can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eugenia griseiflora are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia griseiflora is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches in the spring or summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Eugenia griseiflora
Eugenia griseiflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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-75370: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.