Eugenia schunkei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 218 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959010
Common Names
- Schunkei Eugenia
- Schunkei Pitanga
- Schunkei Surinam Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia schunkei (also called Schunke's Cherry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to South America. 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 schunkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia schunkei is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia schunkei is a small evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Eugenia schunkei prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Eugenia schunkei
Eugenia schunkei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
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-76785: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.