Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 639 (1938 publ. 1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958432
Common Names
- Pachychremastra Eugenia
- Eugenia Pachychremastra
- Eugenia Pachychremastrous
Description
Eugenia pachychremastra (also called 'Pachychremastrous Eugenia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia pachychremastra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia pachychremastra has small white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia pachychremastra is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Eugenia pachychremastra
Eugenia pachychremastra is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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,