Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
958284

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Chithra

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tamil Nadu 1: 153 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957622

Common Names

  • Indica Eugenia
  • Indica Cherry
  • Indica Spicebush

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Description

Eugenia indica (also called the Indian cherry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia indica has white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia indica 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 indica

Eugenia indica is native to South Asia and can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

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

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
V. Chithra (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chithra' in the authors string.