Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manickamiana
ID:
337197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murugan

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 26: 414 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336529

Common Names

  • Eugenia manickamiana
  • Manickamiana Eugenia
  • Manickamiana's Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia manickamiana (also called Manickamiana 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 manickamiana 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 manickamiana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia manickamiana 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 manickamiana is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Eugenia manickamiana

Eugenia manickamiana is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Eugenia manickamiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia manickamiana?

Eugenia manickamiana

What is the common name of Eugenia manickamiana?

Manickam's Cherry

What is the natural habitat of Eugenia manickamiana?

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,

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