Eugenia nipensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 501 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958302
Common Names
- Nipensis Eugenia
- Eugenia Nipensis
- Nipensis Eugenia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia nipensis (also called Nip's Eugenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in wet forests, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia nipensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in the perfume industry.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eugenia nipensis are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia nipensis is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Eugenia nipensis
Eugenia nipensis 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-76133: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.