Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vinifera
ID:
960155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rojas Acosta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Cat. Hist. Nat. Corrientes : 62 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959493

Common Names

  • Vinifera Eugenia
  • Vinifera Boxwood
  • Vinifera Cherry

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Description

Eugenia vinifera (also called Redberry Stopper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to Florida and the Caribbean, where it grows in coastal habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia vinifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eugenia vinifera has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia vinifera is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1.5 to 2.5 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, red fruits. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eugenia vinifera

Eugenia vinifera can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

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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