Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thikaensis
ID:
959965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54: 56 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959303

Common Names

  • Thika Eugenia
  • Thika Cherry
  • Thika Myrtle

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Description

Eugenia thikaensis (also called Thika cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Kenya, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. The plant is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of up to 8 meters. It has evergreen leaves, and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia thikaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves and fruits of the plant are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. The plant is also used for making jams, jellies, and other preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eugenia thikaensis 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 thikaensis 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 thikaensis

Eugenia thikaensis 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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