Eugenia malacantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Legrand
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Sellowia 13: 324 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957993
Common Names
- Eugenia malacantha
- Malacantha Eugenia
- Malacantha Cherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia malacantha (also called Spiny cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, and Venezuela. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in lowland forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia malacantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eugenia malacantha has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia malacantha is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Eugenia malacantha
Eugenia malacantha is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
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-75849: Based on the initial data import
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.