Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guanabarina
ID:
1412399

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattos & D.Legrand) Giaretta & M.C.Souza

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 362(3): 284. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424864

Common Names

  • Eugenia Guanabarina
  • Guanabara Eugenia
  • Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia guanabarina (also called Guanabara Eugenia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a single trunk and produces a single flower with a yellowish-green hue. It is found in wet, tropical forests, growing in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia guanabarina is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia guanabarina has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia guanabarina is a shrub native to Brazil. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Eugenia guanabarina

Eugenia guanabarina can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Eugenia guanabarina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia guanabarina?

Eugenia guanabarina

What is the common name of Eugenia guanabarina?

Guanabara Eugenia

Where is Eugenia guanabarina found?

Brazil

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

João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.
Marcelo da Costa Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Souza' in the authors string.
Augusto Giaretta: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giaretta' in the authors string.