Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyclada
ID:
959095

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Legrand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 13: 319 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958433

Common Names

  • Pachyclada Eugenia
  • Eugenia Pachyclada
  • Eugenia Pachycladous

Searching for Eugenia pachyclada? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Eugenia pachyclada (also called 'Pachycladous 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 pachyclada 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 pachyclada has small white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Eugenia pachyclada? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia pachyclada 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 pachyclada

Eugenia pachyclada 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-76255: Based on the initial data import
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.