Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
958718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm. & Lasser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 25 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958056

Common Names

  • Mcvaughii Eugenia
  • Mountain Eugenia
  • Mountain Boxwood

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Description

Eugenia mcvaughii (also called McVaugh's cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Central America, where it is found in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in lowland forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia mcvaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture, tool handles, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia mcvaughii has white flowers, small seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia mcvaughii is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Eugenia mcvaughii

Eugenia mcvaughii is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of North 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-75907: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Tobías Lasser (1911-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lasser' in the authors string.