Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Taiwan Mus. 34: 169 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958695
Common Names
- Eugenia Mabaeoides
- Pseudomabaeoides Eugenia
- Mabaeoides Eugenia
Description
Eugenia pseudomabaeoides (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 pseudomabaeoides is used as a medicinal plant and for its wood, which is used for construction and furniture making. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eugenia pseudomabaeoides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia pseudomabaeoides is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 8 m in height and has a dense, rounded canopy. It is native to South America. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and is a good choice for windbreaks and screens.
Where to Find Eugenia pseudomabaeoides
Eugenia pseudomabaeoides 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,