Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guanensis
ID:
958147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 495 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957485

Common Names

  • Guan Strawberry Tree
  • Guan Eugenia
  • Guan Cherry

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Description

Eugenia guanensis (also called Guan Cherry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has an upright habit and grows up to 8 meters tall. Its leaves are oval and glossy, with a leathery texture. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia guanensis 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 guanensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia guanensis 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 guanensis

Eugenia guanensis 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-75377: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.