Eugenia sumbensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greves
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 66(Suppl. 1): 175 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959227
Common Names
- Sumbensis Eugenia
- Eugenia Sumbensis
- Eugenia Eugenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia sumbensis (also called Brazilian cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It typically grows in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia sumbensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and cosmetics. The leaves can be used to make tea and the fruits are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia sumbensis has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia sumbensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Eugenia sumbensis
Eugenia sumbensis is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
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-76987: Based on the initial data import
S. Greves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greves' in the authors string.