Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toaensis
ID:
959986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Közlem. 64: 216 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959324

Common Names

  • Toaensis Eugenia
  • Toaensis Cherry
  • Toaensis

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Description

Eugenia toaensis (also called Toa Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are opposite, simple, and elliptic-oblong in shape. Its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia toaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia toaensis is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia toaensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Eugenia toaensis

Eugenia toaensis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

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-77074: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.