Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemiflora
ID:
959446

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 232 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958784

Common Names

  • Strawberry guava
  • Cattley guava
  • Cherry guava

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Description

Eugenia racemiflora (also called Racemose-flowered Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia racemiflora 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

Eugenia racemiflora has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia racemiflora is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of new growth in spring or early summer. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Eugenia racemiflora

Eugenia racemiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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-76576: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.