Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleurocarpa
ID:
959266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 4: 243 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958604

Common Names

  • Mountain Eugenia
  • Cherry of the Rio Grande
  • West Indian Cherry

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Description

Eugenia pleurocarpa (also called Pleurocarpous Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub with glossy, leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia pleurocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge plant, and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia pleurocarpa is a white, 5-petaled star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia pleurocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 6-8 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Eugenia pleurocarpa

Eugenia pleurocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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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