Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eugenioides
ID:
221270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 120 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220599



Common Names

  • Kania eugenioides
  • Eugenioides Kania
  • Kania's Eugenioides


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Description

Kania eugenioides (also called Eugenia-like Kania, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kania eugenioides is used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kania eugenioides has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kania eugenioides is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Kania eugenioides

Kania eugenioides is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.

Kania eugenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kania eugenioides?

Kania eugenioides

What is the family of Kania eugenioides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Kania eugenioides?

Eugenioides Kania

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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