Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27(4): 413. 1856 [Feb 1856]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344092
Common Names
- Salicifolius Cardamom
- Salicifolius Cardamom
- Salicifolius Cardamom
Synonyms
- Myrtus angustifolia Arechav. [illegitimate]
- Myrtus lanceolata Arechav. [illegitimate]
- Blepharocalyx tweediei amara D.Legrand [unknown]
- Blepharocalyx tweediei angusta D.Legrand [unknown]
- Eugenia ipehuensis Barb.Rodr. ex Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
- Blepharocalyx gigantea Lillo [unknown]
- Blepharocalyx salicifolius salicifolius [unknown]
- Blepharocalyx tweediei angustifolius (O.Berg) D.Legrand [unknown]
- Myrtus amara (O.Berg) Arech. [deprecated]
Description
Blepharocalyx salicifolius (also called Willow-leaved Blepharocalyx, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharocalyx salicifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharocalyx salicifolius is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blepharocalyx salicifolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Blepharocalyx salicifolius
Blepharocalyx salicifolius is native to Brazil and other parts of South America.
Blepharocalyx salicifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharocalyx salicifolius?
Blepharocalyx salicifolius
What are the common names of Blepharocalyx salicifolius?
Brazilian guava, guabiroba, guabiju, guabiroba-de-folha-miúda
What is the natural habitat of Blepharocalyx salicifolius?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Blepharocalyx 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,