Eugenia gracillima

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eugenia klappenbachiana
• Eugenia leptomischa
• Eugenia neomultipunctata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eugenia, specifically as the species Eugenia gracillima.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within a specific ecological niche located in South America. Its natural habitat is concentrated within the borders of Brazil. More specifically, the species is distributed throughout the Southeast region of the country. This localized range suggests that the plant thrives under the particular climatic conditions of that area. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species often direct their fieldwork toward these Brazilian territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Eugenia gracillima is characterized by its distribution across diverse Brazilian biomes, including the Caatinga (stricto sensu), Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, and Floresta Ombrófila Mista. This species occupies a specific altitudinal niche, thriving within an elevational range that begins at 200 m AMSL and reaches a maximum of 500 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Habitat :

Caatinga (stricto sensu), Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, Floresta Ombrófila Mista

Life history

The life history of Eugenia gracillima is characterized by a long-term existence as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth and ecological positioning, the plant exhibits a dual life form classification; it is primarily categorized as a phanerophyte, indicating that its stems and buds are elevated well above the ground level, and it can also be described as a nanophanerophyte, reflecting a compact or dwarf-like woody stature. This growth strategy enables the plant to maintain a stable presence within its habitat over an extended period.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Eugenia gracillima is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a self-supporting tree. It is a terrestrial species, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite. As a non-epiphytic plant, it maintains a terrestrial habit rather than growing as a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or facultative epiphyte. The structural development of the plant allows it to reach a maximum height of approximately 4 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Eugenia gracillima has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bicyclogermacrene, Germacrene B, Germacrene D, Monoterpene.

Bicyclogermacrene

1. Natural product research

Germacrene B

1. Natural product research

Germacrene D

1. Natural product research

Monoterpene

1. Natural product research

Activities

Eugenia gracillima has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiprotozoal.

Antioxidant

1. Natural product research

Antiprotozoal

1. Natural product research

Conditions

Eugenia gracillima has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Leishmania braziliensis, Leishmania infantum.

Leishmania braziliensis

1. Natural product research

Leishmania infantum

1. Natural product research