Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moritziana
ID:
958849

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Karst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Auswahl Gew. Venez. : 18 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958187

Common Names

  • Eugenia moritziana
  • Moritziana Eugenia
  • Moritziana Cherry

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Description

Eugenia moritziana (also called Moritz Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Neotropics, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in a variety of habitats, from cloud forests to dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia moritziana is an ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and can be used to add color to a garden. It is also used as a hedge or a screen and can be used to provide privacy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia moritziana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia moritziana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eugenia moritziana

Eugenia moritziana is native to Brazil and can be found in the wild in the country's coastal areas.

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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