Eugenia pallidopunctata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mazine
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 147 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912638
Common Names
- Eugenia Pallidopunctata
- Pallidopunctata Eugenia
- Pallidopunctata's Eugenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia pallidopunctata (also called the Pale-dotted Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with elliptic leaves and white flowers. Its fruits are edible.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia pallidopunctata is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia pallidopunctata is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia pallidopunctata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eugenia pallidopunctata
Eugenia pallidopunctata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Eugenia pallidopunctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia pallidopunctata?
Eugenia pallidopunctata
What is the natural habitat of Eugenia pallidopunctata?
Tropical rainforests
What are the uses of Eugenia pallidopunctata?
Used for timber, fuel, and essential oils
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-457558: Based on the initial data import
Fiorella Fernanda Mazine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazine' in the authors string.