Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vacana
ID:
960088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 308 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959426

Common Names

  • Vacana Eugenia
  • Vacana Surinam Cherry
  • Vacana Brazilian Cherry

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Description

Eugenia vacana (also called Vacana, 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 vacana 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 vacana flowers are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia vacana is a shrub native to Peru. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Eugenia vacana

Eugenia vacana 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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