Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luschnathiana
ID:
958602

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Berg) Klotzsch ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 908 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957940

Common Names

  • Eugenia Luschnathiana
  • Luschnathiana Eugenia
  • Luschnathiana

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Description

Eugenia luschnathiana (also called Luschnath's cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, moist forests, and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia luschnathiana is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia luschnathiana 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 luschnathiana is a small tree or shrub native to tropical South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Eugenia luschnathiana

Eugenia luschnathiana is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.

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-75800: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.