Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mozomboensis
ID:
958860

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Sánchez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 61: 126 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958198

Common Names

  • Mozomboensis Eugenia
  • Eugenia of Mozomboensis
  • Eugenia Mozomboensis

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Description

Eugenia mozomboensis (also called Mozombo 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 mozomboensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves can also be used as a flavoring in sauces and salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia mozomboensis has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia mozomboensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Eugenia mozomboensis

Eugenia mozomboensis is native to Mozambique 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-76038: Based on the initial data import
Pablo E. Sánchez Vindas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Sánchez' in the authors string.