Eugenia pronyensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 28: 545 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958676
Common Names
- Pronyensis Eugenia
- Pronyensis Cherry
- Pronyensis Mountain Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia pronyensis (also called 'Tropical Cherry', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 m and has a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are glossy, dark green and ovate-elliptic in shape. It is found in tropical rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia pronyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eugenia pronyensis are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green and have a rounded shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia pronyensis is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a bright, sunny location. Once established, Eugenia pronyensis is fairly drought tolerant.
Where to Find Eugenia pronyensis
Eugenia pronyensis is native to the islands of New Caledonia and can be found in the tropical forests of the islands.
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-76478: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.