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Surinam cherry

Eugenia uniflora

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Portugal, United Kingdom), North America (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇿 Belize 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇵🇦 Panama 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Eugenia uniflora (Surinam cherry)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish nagapiry

French cerisier carré

German Cayennekirsche

Portuguese Pitanga

Similar Species in Eugenia

cherry-of-the-Rio Grande

Eugenia involucrata

Least Concern

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cherry-of-the-Rio-Grande

Critically Endangered

Eugenia erythrophylla

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Surinam cherry?

The scientific name of Surinam cherry is Eugenia uniflora. It belongs to the genus Eugenia.

Where does Surinam cherry live?

Surinam cherry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Portugal, United Kingdom), North America (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Burundi, Chile, Colombia, Comoros.

What family does Surinam cherry belong to?

Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) belongs to the genus Eugenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

What kingdom does Surinam cherry belong to?

Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Surinam cherry?

The closest relatives of Surinam cherry in the genus Eugenia include Bastard Blackberry, Birds Berry, cherry-of-the-Rio Grande, cherry-of-the-Rio-Grande, Choaky Berry.