Eugenia magnifica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spring ex Mart.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Flora 20(2 Beibl.): 86 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957982
Common Names
- Magnifica Eugenia
- Eugenia of Magnifica
- Eugenia Magnifica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia magnifica (also called Magnificent cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, and Venezuela. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in lowland forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia magnifica is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and for its edible fruits. The fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and syrups. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia magnifica has white flowers, small seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia magnifica is a shrub that 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-ripe wood and rooted in a soil-less mix. Once established, the plant should be fertilized regularly and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Eugenia magnifica
Eugenia magnifica is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central 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-75839: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Antoine Frédéric Spring (1814-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spring' in the authors string.