Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptosperma
ID:
958489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 , 2: 495 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957827

Common Names

  • Leptospermoides Eugenia
  • Leptospermoides Eugenia
  • Leptospermoides Strawberry-tree

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Description

Eugenia leptosperma (also called Slender-Seed Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia leptosperma has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and for its wood. It has benefits such as providing a pleasant aroma, being a source of food for wildlife, and providing a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia leptosperma 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 leptosperma is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Eugenia leptosperma

Eugenia leptosperma is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

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,