Eugenia pyriformis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pseudomyrcianthes pyriformis
• Eugenia turbinata
• Eugenia pyriformis f. ponhi
• Luma turbinata
• Eugenia albotomentosa var. goyazensis
• Eugenia albotomentosa var. urussangensis
• Eugenia pyriformis var. argentea
• Eugenia pyriformis var. uvalha
• Eugenia phlebotomonides
• Eugenia hassleriana
• Eugenia dumicola
• Eugenia conceptionis
• Eugenia uvalha
• Eugenia vauthiereana
• Eugenia viminalis
• Myrtus conceptionis
• Myrtus pyriformis
• Myrciaria dumicola
• Eugenia albotomentosa
• Stenocalyx lanceolatus

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Eugenia, and its specific species name, pyriformis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide distribution across various regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, it can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence in Brazil is extensive, spanning the West-Central, Southeast, and South regions. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, the species also inhabits the Northeast of Argentina. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range occupied by Eugenia pyriformis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Eugenia pyriformis is characterized by its presence across a diverse range of Brazilian biomes, specifically inhabiting the Cerrado (lato sensu), Seasonal Semi-deciduous Forest (Floresta Estacional Semi-decidual), and Mixed Ombrophilous Forest (Floresta Ombrófila Mista). This species exhibits significant adaptability to varying topographical positions, occupying an extensive elevational gradient that begins at sea level (0 m AMSL) and reaches altitudes up to 1300 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1300 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

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

Life history

The life history of Eugenia pyriformis is characterized by its existence as a perennial plant, ensuring its presence in the ecosystem over multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its regenerative buds are located high above the ground on woody stems, a structural adaptation that defines its growth habit. This species maintains an evergreen deciduousness, retaining its foliage throughout the year to facilitate continuous photosynthetic activity. Its biological classification as a phanerophyte further reinforces its stature, as it relies on elevated woody structures to protect its vital tissues, establishing a stable and long-lived presence within its natural habitat.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Eugenia pyriformis is characterized by its stature as a woody tree that typically reaches a mean height of 10 m, though it can grow to a maximum height of 20 m. As a self-supporting organism, it maintains an independent growth habit and does not function as a parasite or a climber. It is strictly a terrestrial species, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations, and it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, growing instead as a terrestrial plant.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

20 m

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Eugenia pyriformis is characterized by a standard C3 photosynthetic pathway, meaning it utilizes the Calvin cycle to fix carbon dioxide through the enzyme RuBisCO without the specialized adaptations found in C4 or CAM plants. In terms of nutrient acquisition, this species is not a nitrogen fixer, relying instead on the uptake of available nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system rather than engaging in symbiotic nitrogen fixation.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Eugenia pyriformis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Chemicals

Eugenia pyriformis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Spathulenol.

Spathulenol

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Activities

Eugenia pyriformis has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.

Antibacterial

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Antifungal

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Antimicrobial

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Antiproliferative

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Conditions

Eugenia pyriformis has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Aspergillus ochraceus, Salmonella Typhimurium, cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, lung cancer.

Aspergillus ochraceus

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Salmonella typhimurium

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Cancer

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Hepatocellular carcinoma

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Lung cancer

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Preparations

Eugenia pyriformis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.

Essential oil

1. Frontiers in pharmacology