Eugenia rojasiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Legrand) Mattos
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 105: 2 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958879
Common Names
- Rojasiana Eugenia
- Rojasiana Cherry
- Rojasiana Apple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia rojasiana (also called “Rojas' Cherry”, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and is often found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia rojasiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia rojasiana is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green with small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia rojasiana is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist, fertile soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots, and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, moist, fertile soil mix.
Where to Find Eugenia rojasiana
Eugenia rojasiana is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
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-76666: Based on the initial data import
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.