Eugenia phillyreoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trimen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 23: 207 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428917
Common Names
- Eugenia phillyreoides
- Australian Cherry
- Small-leaved Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia phillyreoides (also called Phillyrea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and leathery leaves. It grows in open woodlands and along the edges of swamps and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia phillyreoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia phillyreoides is a small, white to pinkish-purple in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia phillyreoides is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Eugenia phillyreoides
Eugenia phillyreoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Eugenia phillyreoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eugenia phillyreoides?
Eugenia phillyreoides
What is the common name of Eugenia phillyreoides?
Australian Myrtle
Where does Eugenia phillyreoides grow?
It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
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
Henry Trimen (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trimen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:595511-1: Based on the initial data import