Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
231779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 529 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231110

Common Names

  • Luma filipes
  • Filipe Luma
  • Filipe Myrtle

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Description

Luma filipes (also called Chilean Myrtle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It has leathery, dark green leaves with reddish-brown petioles. It is native to Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, and is found in temperate rainforests, woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Luma filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Luma filipes is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Luma filipes is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Luma filipes is drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Luma filipes

Luma filipes can be found in Chile and Argentina.

Luma filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Luma filipes?

Luma filipes

What type of plant is Luma filipes?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Luma filipes native to?

Chile

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,

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