Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Holst
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 23: 142 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336528
Common Names
- Eugenia magna
- Magna Eugenia
- Magna's Eugenia
Description
Eugenia magna (also called Magna Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a small tree with white flowers and is native to South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia magna is a popular ornamental plant used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia magna is a small, white or pinkish flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf with a white or yellowish base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia magna is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15 meters. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, but prefers well-drained soils and a temperate climate. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a seed tray in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Once established, Eugenia magna is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Eugenia magna
Eugenia magna is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Eugenia magna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia magna?
Eugenia magna
What is the common name of Eugenia magna?
Magnificent Cherry
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia magna?
Tropical rainforests of 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
Bruce K. Holst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Holst' in the authors string.