Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaieteurensis
ID:
958362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Amshoff

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 75: 536 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957700

Common Names

  • Kaieteur Eugenia
  • Kaieteur Cherry
  • Kaieteur Cherry Tree

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Description

Eugenia kaieteurensis (also called Kaieteur Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest ecoregion of northern Brazil. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It has glossy, leathery leaves with entire margins, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia kaieteurensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia kaieteurensis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia kalahiensis 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 kaieteurensis

Eugenia kaieteurensis 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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