Eugenia ocanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Linden ex Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Hort. Aksakov. : 57 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958351
Common Names
- Ocanensis Eugenia
- Eugenia Eugenia
- Eugenia Ocanensis
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Eugenia ocanensis (also called Ocana Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in a variety of habitats, from lowland forests to highland grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia ocanensis 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
Eugenia ocanensis has white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia ocanensis 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 ocanensis
Eugenia ocanensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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-76179: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.