Eugenia megaflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Myrtaceae : 152 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957985
Common Names
- Eugenia megaflora
- Large-Flowered Eugenia
- Big-Flowered Eugenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia megaflora (also called Big-flowered 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 megaflora 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 megaflora has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia megaflora 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 megaflora
Eugenia megaflora can be found in 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-75841: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.