Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roseiflora
ID:
959549

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 210 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958887

Common Names

  • Eugenia Roseiflora
  • Rose-Flowered Eugenia
  • Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia roseiflora (also called Rose-flowered Eugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to South America, specifically Brazil. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia roseiflora 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 flowers of Eugenia roseiflora are white or pink, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia roseiflora 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 roseiflora

Eugenia roseiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests in 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-76673: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.