Description
Eugenia haberi (also called Pitanga, Surinam cherry, and Brazilian cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia haberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia haberi has small, yellow flowers with brownish spots on the sepals and petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia haberi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When planting seeds, sow them in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of branches in spring or early summer and root them in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.