Eugenia handroana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Legrand
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Sellowia 13: 320 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957516
Common Names
- Handro's Eugenia
- Handro's Cherry
- Handro's Cherry-Laurel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia handroana (also called Handroana, 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 handroana 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 handroana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia handroana 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 handroana
Eugenia handroana 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-75404: Based on the initial data import
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.