Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shettyana
ID:
806440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murugan & Gopalan

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 23: 625 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805774

Common Names

  • Shettyana Eugenia
  • Shettyana Cherry
  • Eugenia shettyana

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Description

Eugenia shettyana (also called Shetty's Eugenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia shettyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia shettyana has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a glossy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia shettyana is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune to shape as desired.

Where to Find Eugenia shettyana

Eugenia shettyana can be found in India.

Eugenia shettyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia shettyana?

Eugenia shettyana

What is the common name of Eugenia shettyana?

Shetty's Eugenia

What is the natural habitat of Eugenia shettyana?

Tropical forests of Central and 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-344055: Based on the initial data import
Rangasamy Gopalan (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gopalan' in the authors string.
Chidambaram Murugan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murugan' in the authors string.