Eugenia kanakana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Snow
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 348 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837426
Common Names
- Eugenia kanakana
- Kanaka Eugenia
- Kanakana Eugenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia kanakana (also called Kanaka Eugenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Asia. It has glossy, ovate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia kanakana is a popular houseplant, known for its air-purifying qualities and its ability to thrive in low light conditions. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia kanakana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia kanakana is a shrub native to Hawaii. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Eugenia kanakana
Eugenia kanakana is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Eugenia kanakana FAQ
What is the common name of Eugenia kanakana?
Kanaka cherry
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia kanakana?
Tropical rainforests
What is the scientific name of Eugenia kanakana?
Eugenia kanakana
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-374743: Based on the initial data import
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.