Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 202 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957837
Common Names
- Leucadendron Eugenia
- Leucadendron Cherry
- Leucadendron Surinam Cherry
Description
Eugenia leucadendron (also called White-Tree 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 leucadendron 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 leucadendron has white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia leucadendron 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 leucadendron
Eugenia leucadendron can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in 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,