Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tungo
ID:
960043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 362 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959381

Common Names

  • Tungo Eugenia
  • Tungo Cherry
  • Tungo West Indian Cherry

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Description

Eugenia tungo (also called Pitomba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching heights of up to 10 m. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open forests, and along roadsides. Its leaves are oblong to elliptic in shape, and the flowers are white or pinkish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia tungo is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used in aromatherapy and to create fragrances.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia tungo 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 tungo is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Eugenia tungo

Eugenia tungo is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist forests and along the edges of streams.

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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