Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadriphylla
ID:
1303001

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Snow & Callm.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Candollea 71: 190 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315455

Common Names

  • Eugenia quadriphylla
  • Quadriphylla Eugenia
  • Quadriphylla Pitanga

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Description

Eugenia quadriphylla (also called 'Four-leaf Eugenia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has a slender stem and grows up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical forests, swamps, and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia quadriphylla has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia quadriphylla has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow stigma. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have broad, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia quadriphylla is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by stem cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Eugenia quadriphylla

Eugenia quadriphylla is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern part of the island.

Eugenia quadriphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia quadriphylla?

Eugenia quadriphylla

What are the common names of Eugenia quadriphylla?

Common names of Eugenia quadriphylla include wild cherry and African cherry.

Where is Eugenia quadriphylla found?

Eugenia quadriphylla is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

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

Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.