Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teresa-ruiziana
ID:
1330200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Villarroel & Faria

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 244 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342654


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Description

Eugenia teresa-ruiziana (also called Teresa Ruiz's cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and it is found in tropical moist forest and premontane wet forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia teresa-ruiziana is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood, which is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia teresa-ruiziana has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia teresa-ruiziana is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Eugenia teresa-ruiziana

Eugenia teresa-ruiziana is found in Colombia.

Eugenia teresa-ruiziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia teresa-ruiziana?

Eugenia teresa-ruiziana

What is the common name of Eugenia teresa-ruiziana?

Teresa-Ruiz's Eugenia

What is the natural habitat of Eugenia teresa-ruiziana?

Tropical 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,

References

Jair Eustáquio Quintino de Faria Júnior (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faria' in the authors string.
Daniel Villarroel (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villarroel' in the authors string.