Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacistema
ID:
1304846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sobral

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 135: 50 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317300

Common Names

  • Eugenia lacistema
  • Lacistema
  • Lacistema Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia lacistema (also called 'Lacistema Eugenia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are covered in small hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia lacistema is an ornamental shrub that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia lacistema has white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia lacistema is a tropical shrub that is propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Eugenia lacistema

Eugenia lacistema is native to Brazil.

Eugenia lacistema FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia lacistema?

Eugenia lacistema

What is the common name of Eugenia lacistema?

Lacistema Eugenia

What type of plant is Eugenia lacistema?

Tree

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

Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.