Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koordersii
ID:
958402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Revista Sudamer. Bot. 7: 219 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957740

Common Names

  • Koordersii Eugenia
  • Koordersii Cherry
  • Koordersii Cherry Tree

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Description

Eugenia koordersii (also called Koorders' Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern 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 koordersii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant white flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators and its edible fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia koordersii has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia koordersii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Eugenia koordersii

Eugenia koordersii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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,