Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
958884

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 383 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958222

Common Names

  • Muricata Eugenia
  • Muricata
  • Rough-leaved Cherry

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Description

Eugenia muricata (also called 'Rough-leaved Cherry', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a rounded, spreading form, with small, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia muricata 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

Eugenia muricata 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 muricata 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 muricata

Eugenia muricata is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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,