Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palumbis
ID:
959117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 122 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958455

Common Names

  • Palumbis Eugenia
  • Eugenia Palumbis
  • Eugenia Palumbous

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Description

Eugenia palumbis (also called Palumbis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia palumbis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia palumbis is white and fragrant. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia palumbis is a small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Prune the tree to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Eugenia palumbis

Eugenia palumbis is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

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,

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