Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karwinskyana
ID:
958372

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 244 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957710

Common Names

  • Kalahari Eugenia
  • Kalahari Cherry
  • Kalahari Cherry Tree

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Description

Eugenia karwinskyana (also called Karwinsky's Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in lowland rainforests, montane forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia karwinskyana 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 karwinskyana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia karwinskyana 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 karwinskyana

Eugenia karwinskyana is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico.

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-75587: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.