Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostema
ID:
282185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav. ex G.Don) McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Taxon 5: 136 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281517

Common Names

  • Acca macrostema
  • Macrostema Acca
  • Large-stemmed Acca

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Synonyms

  • Psidium macrostemum Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]

Description

Acca macrostema (also called Large-stemmed Acca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 8 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acca macrostema is used for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acca macrostema has small, white flowers with yellowish centers and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips and a glossy surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acca macrostema can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Acca macrostema

Acca macrostema can be found in tropical forests of South America.

Acca macrostema FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acca macrostema?

Acca macrostema

What is the common name of Acca macrostema?

Feijoa

What type of plant is Acca macrostema?

Fruit tree

Species in the Acca genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1639: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.