Boxleaf Stopper
Eugenia foetida
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © tracysfeldman (iNaturalist #173791469)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eugenia
- Species:
- Eugenia foetida
- USDA Symbol:
- EUFO3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 760 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Antiblemma rufinans, Argyresthia eugeniella, Bayberry Leafroller Moth (Strepsicrates smithiana), Chilocampyla dyariella, Snowy Eupseudosoma (Eupseudosoma involutum)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Chilocampyla dyariella
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas, tolerates salt spray
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; recalcitrant seed should not be allowed to dry out.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI