Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mespiloides
ID:
958749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 205 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958087

Common Names

  • Mespil Cherry
  • Giant Mespil Cherry
  • Mountain Mespil Cherry

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Description

Eugenia mespiloides (also called Appleberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia mespiloides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and in windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia mespiloides is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia mespiloides 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 mespiloides

Eugenia mespiloides is native to South America. It can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, 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,

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