Eugenia mimus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 193 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958128
Common Names
- Mimus Eugenia
- Mimus Cherry
- Mimus Eugenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia mimus (also called Mimic Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall, with small, white flowers and red, edible fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia mimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia mimus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia mimus is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a warm, moist environment. The cuttings should be kept in a bright, sunny location and will root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Eugenia mimus
Eugenia mimus is native to South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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-75973: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.