Eugenia obovatifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Snow
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 49: 96 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315161
Common Names
- Eugenia Obovatifolia
- Obovatifolia Eugenia
- Obovatifolia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia obovatifolia (also called 'Mountain Cherry', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a spreading habit. It has dark green, ovate leaves and clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers in late summer and autumn. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia obovatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia obovatifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia obovatifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Eugenia obovatifolia
Eugenia obovatifolia is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Eugenia obovatifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia obovatifolia?
Eugenia obovatifolia
What is the common name of Eugenia obovatifolia?
Oval-leaved Eugenia
Where is Eugenia obovatifolia found?
It is found in Madagascar
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
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146897-1: Based on the initial data import