Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teapensis
ID:
959928

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 459 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959266

Common Names

  • Teapensis Eugenia
  • Eugenia Teapensis
  • Eugenia Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia teapensis (also called Teap Eugenia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. The leaves are simple, opposite, and elliptic to ovate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia teapensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia teapensis is white with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia teapensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in the Amazon basin. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Eugenia teapensis

Eugenia teapensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-77020: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.