Eugenia savannarum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 132 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958988
Common Names
- Savannarum Eugenia
- Savannarum Pitanga
- Savannarum Surinam Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia savannarum (also called Savanna Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Central America, including Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia savannarum is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of timber. Its medicinal uses include treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria. It is also used as a food plant and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia savannarum has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia savannarum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Eugenia savannarum
Eugenia savannarum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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-76765: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.