Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kellyana
ID:
958376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Proctor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 63: 275 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957714

Common Names

  • Kellyana Eugenia
  • Kellyana Cherry
  • Kellyana Cherry Tree

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia kellyana 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 kellyana 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 kellyana 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 kellyana

Eugenia kellyana is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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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