Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamiltonii
ID:
958176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattos) Mattos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 105: 2 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957514

Common Names

  • Hamilton's Eugenia
  • Hamilton's Cherry
  • Hamilton's Cherry-Laurel

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Description

Eugenia hamiltonii (also called Hamiltonii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to Central and South America and is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 meters tall. It prefers moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia hamiltonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. Its leaves are used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia hamiltonii has white flowers with yellowish centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia hamiltonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods will require some shade and protection from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Eugenia hamiltonii

Eugenia hamiltonii is native to the Caribbean, Central America, 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,

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