Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maricaensis
ID:
958687

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Barroso

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bradea 5: 357 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958025

Common Names

  • Maricaensis Eugenia
  • Mountain Eugenia
  • Mountain Boxwood

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Description

Eugenia maricaensis (also called Maricao Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia maricaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia maricaensis is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia maricaensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Eugenia maricaensis

Eugenia maricaensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

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-75878: Based on the initial data import
Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.