Eugenia kuebuniensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 8: 293 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957745
Common Names
- Kuebuniensis Eugenia
- Kuebuniensis Cherry
- Kuebuniensis Cherry Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia kuebuniensis (also called Kuebuniensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia kuebuniensis 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 kuebuniensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia kuebuniensis 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 kuebuniensis
Eugenia kuebuniensis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-75620: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.