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Eugenia stipitata McVaugh
| Family Name: | Myrtaceae |
| Common Name: | Araza Fruit, Araca Boi |
27/8/2024 (Amitav/Pauline): added plant growth rate.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub, Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South America |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Eugenia stipitata is a shrub or a small tree. |
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| Foliage | Its hairy leaves are ovate to broadly elliptic, arranged in opposite pairs. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are born in leaf axils, with white petals and numerous stamens. |
| Fruit | Round fruits are yellowish to golden at maturity (8-12 cm wide). They weigh about 200-500 g per fruit and have an acidic flavour. |
| Cultivation | This species is adapted to growing on acidic, low nutrient soils with high Aluminum content. It prefers well-drained soils. |
| Etymology | The genus name Eugenia is named after Prince Eugenia of Savoy, a general of the Holy Roman Empire in 18th century. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The acidic fruits are typically not eaten fresh, but are used to make juice, ice cream, marmalade and cream. The skin can be easily peeled off when the fruit is fully ripe. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit |
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Others
| Master ID | 700 |
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| Species ID | 1995 |
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