Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Snow & Razafimam.
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 48: 49 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043685
Common Names
- Eugenia stictophylla
- Stictophyllous Eugenia
- Stictophylla Eugenia
Description
Eugenia stictophylla (also called Stictophylla Eugenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has large, glossy, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a height of up to 6 feet. It is found in humid tropical forests and is often grown as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia stictophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a natural insect repellent, as its leaves contain compounds that repel insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia stictophylla has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia stictophylla is a tropical evergreen plant that can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken from the stem just below a node and placed in moist soil until they take root.
Where to Find Eugenia stictophylla
Eugenia stictophylla is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
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
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.