Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidiflora
ID:
1304858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sobral & M.C.Souza

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 444 (2014 publ. 2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317312

Common Names

  • Eugenia hispidiflora
  • Hispid-flowered Eugenia
  • Hispid-flowered Surinam Cherry

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Description

Eugenia hispidiflora (also called Hispid-flowered Surinam Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wet montane forests, and is a terrestrial shrub.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia hispidiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia hispidiflora has white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, grayish-brown seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia hispidiflora is a tropical shrub that is propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Eugenia hispidiflora

Eugenia hispidiflora is native to Brazil.

Eugenia hispidiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia hispidiflora?

Eugenia hispidiflora

What is the common name of Eugenia hispidiflora?

Hispidiflora Eugenia

What type of plant is Eugenia hispidiflora?

Tree

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

Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Marcelo da Costa Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Souza' in the authors string.