Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
959292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 639 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958630

Common Names

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

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Description

Eugenia polyantha (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 polyantha is used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia polyantha has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia polyantha can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Eugenia polyantha

Eugenia polyantha 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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