Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallenii
ID:
960179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Macfad.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jamaica 2: 118 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959517

Common Names

  • Eugenia wallenii
  • Wallenii
  • Eugenia

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Description

Eugenia wallenii (also called Wallenii Cherry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows up to 10 m tall and has light green, glossy leaves. The flowers are white or yellowish and the fruits are small, yellow berries. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia wallenii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and in topiary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia wallenii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia wallenii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Eugenia wallenii

Eugenia wallenii is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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,