Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reitziana
ID:
959477

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Legrand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 13: 315 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958815

Common Names

  • Reitziana Eugenia
  • Reitziana Cherry
  • Reitziana Guava

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Description

Eugenia reitziana (also called Reitz's Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia reitziana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is found in the tropical rainforest of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia. It is cultivated as an ornamental and for its edible fruits. The plant is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Eugenia reitziana

Eugenia reitziana can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

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-76603: Based on the initial data import
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.