Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
illepida
ID:
958267

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 210 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957605

Common Names

  • Illepida Eugenia
  • Illepida Cherry
  • Illepida Spicebush

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Description

Eugenia illepida (also called Illepid 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 illepida is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant white flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators and its edible fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia illepida 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 illepida 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 illepida

Eugenia illepida is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-75488: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.