Eugenia umbellulifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Krug & Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 665 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959399
Common Names
- Umbellulifera Eugenia
- Umbellulifera Cherry
- Umbellulifera West Indian Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia umbellulifera (also called Umbellulifera, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant grows in moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of shade.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia umbellulifera is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia umbellulifera has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia umbellulifera is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 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 umbellulifera
Eugenia umbellulifera can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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-77142: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.