Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
higueyana
ID:
958219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 61: 357 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957557

Common Names

  • Eugenia Higueyana
  • Higueyana Eugenia
  • Higueyana Cherry

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Description

Eugenia higueyana (also called Higuey Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas, such as pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia higueyana 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 flowers of Eugenia higueyana are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia higueyana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist medium such as peat moss. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eugenia higueyana

Eugenia higueyana 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,

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