Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticularis
ID:
959483

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 170 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958821

Common Names

  • Reticular Eugenia
  • Reticular Cherry
  • Reticular Guava

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Description

Eugenia reticularis (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 reticularis 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 reticularis has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia reticularis 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 reticularis

Eugenia reticularis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-76609: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.