Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ravenii
ID:
959468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 94 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958806

Common Names

  • Raven's Eugenia
  • Raven's Cherry
  • Raven's Guava

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Description

Eugenia ravenii (also called Raven's Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia ravenii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia ravenii has white flowers, small, black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia ravenii 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 ravenii

Eugenia ravenii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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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