Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonii
ID:
959998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 95 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959336

Common Names

  • Tonii Eugenia
  • Tonii Cherry
  • Tonii

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Description

Eugenia tonii (also called Tonii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia tonii 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

Eugenia tonii has white flowers with five petals that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia tonii is a small evergreen shrub that grows in tropical climates. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Eugenia tonii

Eugenia tonii 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,

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