Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterochroma
ID:
958210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 48: 190 (1906 publ. 1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957548

Common Names

  • Heterochromic Eugenia
  • Heterochromic Cherry
  • Heterochromic Cherry-Laurel

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Description

Eugenia heterochroma (also called Heterochromatic Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It typically grows in open areas of tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia heterochroma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It can also be used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia heterochroma is white or pink, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia heterochroma is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eugenia heterochroma

Eugenia heterochroma is 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-75435: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.