Eugenia neomyrtifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sobral
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Napaea 11: 36 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958277
Common Names
- Neomyrtifolia Eugenia
- Eugenia Neomyrtifolia
- Neomyrtifolia Eugenia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia neomyrtifolia (also called Neomyrtifolia Surinam Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in wet forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia neomyrtifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eugenia neomyrtifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia neomyrtifolia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Eugenia neomyrtifolia
Eugenia neomyrtifolia can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, 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-76110: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.