Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
itararensis
ID:
958319

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattos) Mattos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 105: 3 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957657

Common Names

  • Itararensis Eugenia
  • Itararensis Cherry
  • Itararensis Surinam Cherry

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Description

Eugenia itararensis (also called Cacho de Vaca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It typically grows up to 5 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 500–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia itararensis 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

The flower of Eugenia itararensis is white with five petals. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia itararensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants, which should be planted in a well-draining substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Eugenia itararensis

Eugenia itararensis is native to Brazil.

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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