Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horizontalis
ID:
958238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pancher ex Brongn. & Gris

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 12: 179 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957576

Common Names

  • Eugenia Horizontalis
  • Horizontalis Eugenia
  • Horizontalis Cherry

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Description

Eugenia horizontalis (also called Horizontal 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 horizontalis 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

Eugenia horizontalis 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 horizontalis is a shrub or small tree that grows best in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 20°C (68°F). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eugenia horizontalis

Eugenia horizontalis 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-75461: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
Jean Armand Isidore Pancher (1814-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pancher' in the authors string.