Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
igatemiensis
ID:
1086979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier ser. 2, 7: 806. 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086317

Common Names

  • Eugenia Igatemiensis
  • Igatemi Eugenia
  • Igatemi Eugenia Bush

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Description

Eugenia igatemiensis (also called Wild Guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small tree, typically growing up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist, fertile soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia igatemiensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia igatemiensis has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, dark-brown, and contain one or two seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia igatemiensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Eugenia igatemiensis

Eugenia igatemiensis can be 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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