Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loheri
ID:
958556

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 345 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957894

Common Names

  • Loheri Eugenia
  • Loheri Cherry
  • Loheri Surinam Cherry

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Description

Eugenia loheri (also called Loher's Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia loiseleurioides 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 loheri has white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves with serrated margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia loheri is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Eugenia loheri

Eugenia loheri is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

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,

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