Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
joenssonii
ID:
958350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kausel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 33: 102 (1971 publ. 1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957688

Common Names

  • Joenssonii Eugenia
  • Joenssonii Cherry
  • Joenssonii Surinam Cherry

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Description

Eugenia joenssonii (also called the Joensson cherry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia joenssonii is used for its medicinal properties, and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia joenssonii has white flowers with four petals, small, round, black seeds and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia joenssonii is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Eugenia joenssonii

Eugenia joenssonii is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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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