Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ibarrae
ID:
958260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 2: 56 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957598

Common Names

  • Ibarrae Eugenia
  • Eugenia Ibarrae
  • Ibarrae Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia ibarrae (also called Ibarra's Eugenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia ibarrae 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 ibarrae has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia ibarrae is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Eugenia ibarrae

Eugenia ibarrae is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

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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