Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sapoensis
ID:
1328972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jongkind

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 113: 3 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341426



Common Names

  • Sapoensis Eugenia
  • Eugenia sapoensis
  • Sapoens Eugenia


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Description

Eugenia sapoensis (also called Soapberry, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has a single, straight trunk with glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia sapoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugenia sapoensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia sapoensis is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated from cuttings. It is a fast-growing shrub, so it may take several months before it begins to bear fruit.

Where to Find Eugenia sapoensis

Eugenia sapoensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Eugenia sapoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eugenia sapoensis?

Eugenia sapoensis

What is the common name of Eugenia sapoensis?

Sapo Cherry

What is the natural habitat of Eugenia sapoensis?

Tropical rainforests

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

Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.