Eugenia salacifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bünger & Mazine
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(3)-38: 2. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001139
Common Names
- Eugenia Salacifolia
- Willow-leaved Eugenia
- Willow-leaved Stopper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia salacifolia (also called Salacia Eugenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia salacifolia is a plant native to Central America. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia salacifolia has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia salacifolia is a small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 24-27°C. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Eugenia salacifolia
Eugenia salacifolia is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the region.
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,