Eugenia sieberi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Guého & A.J.Scott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 481 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959050
Common Names
- Sieber's Eugenia
- Sieber's Cherry
- Sieber's Guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia sieberi (also called mountain cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil, and grows in moist, shady forests. It has small, white flowers and dark green, glossy leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia sieberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia sieberi has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia sieberi 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 sieberi prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Eugenia sieberi
Eugenia sieberi can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.
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-76821: Based on the initial data import
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.
E.L. Joseph Guého (1937-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Guého' in the authors string.