Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 256 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959160
Common Names
- Strellensis Eugenia
- Strellensis Cherry
- Strellensis
Description
Eugenia strellensis (also called Strellensia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It has simple, opposite leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia strellensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is easy to grow. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Eugenia strellensis produces small, white flowers with four petals. Seed: The seeds of Eugenia strellensis are small and black. Seedlings: Eugenia strellensis seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eugenia strellensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.
Where to Find Eugenia strellensis
Eugenia strellensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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,