Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
231733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 16: 523 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231064

Common Names

  • Luma Apiculata
  • Apiculata Luma
  • Apiculata Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Eugenia cuspidata Phil. [illegitimate]
  • Eugenia modesta Phil. [illegitimate]
  • Eugenia mucronata Phil. [illegitimate]
  • Eugenia palustris Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Myrtus chequenilla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eugenia moraviana moraviana [unknown]

Description

Luma apiculata (also called Apiculate Luma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to South America and is found in forests, thickets, and grassy slopes. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall and has white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Luma apiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Luma apiculata has white flowers with a yellow center and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Luma apiculata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cutting should be kept in a warm, bright location. Both methods of propagation can take several weeks to months to produce a healthy, mature plant.

Where to Find Luma apiculata

Luma apiculata can be found in Chile and Argentina.

Luma apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Luma apiculata?

Luma apiculata

What is the common name of Luma apiculata?

Pointed-leaved Luma

What is the natural habitat of Luma apiculata?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Luma 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-115598: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.