Eugenia itaunensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Giaretta & Peixoto
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 336(2): 182. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001410
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia itaunensis (also called Itaú Eugenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of South America. It has small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia itaunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eugenia itaunensis are white in colour and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a white root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia itaunensis is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is a small tree, growing to a height of up to 8 meters. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Eugenia itaunensis
Eugenia itaunensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Eugenia itaunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia itaunensis?
Eugenia itaunensis
What type of plant is Eugenia itaunensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Eugenia itaunensis found?
It is found in 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,