Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rekoi
ID:
959478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 1044 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958816

Common Names

  • Rekoi Eugenia
  • Rekoi Cherry
  • Rekoi Guava

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Description

Eugenia rekoi (also called Brazilian cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It has a rounded, spreading habit and grows to a height of 3-4m. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia rekoi 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 rekoi

Eugenia rekoi can be found in the rainforests 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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