Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tepuiensis
ID:
959946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 1015 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959284

Common Names

  • Tepui Eugenia
  • Tepui Cherry
  • Tepui Myrtle

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Description

Eugenia tepuiensis (also called Tepui 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 tepuiensis 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

The flowers of Eugenia tepuiensis are white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia tepuiensis is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1-2 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Eugenia tepuiensis

Eugenia tepuiensis is native to the tropical forests of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia and Brazil. It can be found in the understory of lowland and montane forests.

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,

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