Eugenia salomonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 32: 141 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958963
Common Names
- Eugenia Salomonica
- Salomonica Eugenia
- Salomonica Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia salomonica (also called Solomon Islands Cherry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to the Solomon Islands. It has a rounded crown with slender, drooping branches and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia salomonica is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for furniture and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eugenia salomonica are white with a yellow center, and have a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a dark green color and a waxy texture.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia salomonica 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 salomonica
Eugenia salomonica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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-76742: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.