Eugenia aromatica

Eugenia aromatica

Biggest Plant Dictionary | Eugenia aromatica | Eugenia aromatica, discription. A slender, evergreen tree, 10-20 m tall, conical when young, later becomming cylindrical, in cultivation usually smaller than when found growing wild. Root system dense and close to the surface.

Leaves obovate-oblong to elliptic, 6-13 x 3-6 cm. The flower buds 1-2 cm long and the fruit a berry, 2-2.5 cm long and dark red. COMMON NAMES Clove, Clou de girafle, Giroflier, Clou de girofle, Cravoda India, Clavero girofle, Cenkeh, Lay-hnyin, Khan phluu, Kaanz phuu, Kan phlu, Dinh huong, Karanfal, Benefundi, Kanumfari, Karanho, Kade, Osaragbogo-eze, Karafwu, Konofuru. FURTHER INF Scientific synonyms; E. caryophyllus, E. caryophyllata, Syzygium aromaticum, Caryophyllus aromaticus, Jambosa caryophyllus. Clove is probably native of the Moluccas in eastern Indonesia. It thrive best in the tropics in insular, maritime climates at altitudes from sea level to 300-600 m, but be found at elevations up to 900 m. A climate with a marked dry season promotes flowering, but the tree does not cope well with water stress. Cloves for 'kretek' cigarette production are said to require 3 months with less than 60 mm rainfall each, while cloves to be used as spice, should have no months with less than 80 mm of rainfall. Some drier weather is desirable for harvesting and drying of the crop. It is often planted on sloping land to ensure good drainage. Shade in the early stages are desirable. High winds can be harmfull. Each tree may yield about 1-12 kg of cloves per year and the production is variable. Mentioned as a useful agroforestry species.

Eugenia aromatica