Genus Hexachlamys O. Berg

Possible synonym of Eugenia L.


Summary
Genus number:
5652
Last updated:
27 January 2009
Family:
Myrtaceae
Subfamily:
Myrtoideae
Tribe:
Myrteae
Accession count:

1 (0  active, 0  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
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References:
  1. Da Cruz, F. et al. 2013. Phylogenetic analysis of the genus Hexachlamys (Myrtaceae) based on plastid and nuclear DNA sequences and their taxonomic implications. Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 172:532-543. Note: found evidence for its recognition as a synonym of Eugenia
  2. Govaerts, R. et al. 2008. World checklist of Myrtaceae
  3. Landrum, L. R. & M. L. Kawasaki. 1997. The genera of Myrtaceae in Brazil: an illustrated synoptic treatment and identification keys. Brittonia 49:523. Note: doubtfully distinct from Eugenia L.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=5652. Accessed 10 May 2026.