Eugenia pantagensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 246 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958470
Common Names
- Pantagensis Eugenia
- Pantagensis Surinam Cherry
- Pantagensis Brazilian Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia pantagensis (also called Surinam cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to South America, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of up to 5 m (16 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia pantagensis is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia pantagensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia pantagensis 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 pantagensis
Eugenia pantagensis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-76289: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.