Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
alpigena
ID:
247728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Landrum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 32: 372 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247060

Common Names

  • Myrceugenia alpigena
  • Alpigena Myrceugenia
  • Alpigena

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Description

Myrceugenia alpigena (also called Alpigena myrceugenia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic shrub found in the cloud forests of South America. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a few leaves at the base and a single, large, yellow flower. It is found in humid, shady habitats at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Myrceugenia alpigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Myrceugenia alpigena var. alpigena
Myrceugenia alpigena var. longifolia (Burret) Landrum
Myrceugenia alpigena var. virgata (Gardner) Proença

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrceugenia alpigena is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrceugenia alpigena is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.

Where to Find Myrceugenia alpigena

Myrceugenia alpigena is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Myrceugenia alpigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrceugenia alpigena?

Myrceugenia alpigena

What are the common names of Myrceugenia alpigena?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Myrceugenia alpigena?

It is found in the tropical forests of Chile

Species in the Myrceugenia genus

Myrceugenia acutiflora, Myrceugenia alpigena, Myrceugenia bocaiuvensis, Myrceugenia bracteosa, Myrceugenia brevipedicellata, Myrceugenia bridgesii, Myrceugenia camargoana, Myrceugenia campestris, Myrceugenia chrysocarpa, Myrceugenia colchaguensis, Myrceugenia correifolia, Myrceugenia cucullata, Myrceugenia decussata, Myrceugenia diemii, Myrceugenia euosma, Myrceugenia exsucca, Myrceugenia fernandeziana, Myrceugenia franciscensis, Myrceugenia gertii, Myrceugenia glaucescens, Myrceugenia hatschbachii, Myrceugenia hoehnei, Myrceugenia kleinii, Myrceugenia lanceolata, Myrceugenia leptospermoides, Myrceugenia mesomischa, Myrceugenia miersiana, Myrceugenia myrcioides, Myrceugenia myrtoides, Myrceugenia obtusa, Myrceugenia ovalifolia, Myrceugenia ovata, Myrceugenia oxysepala, Myrceugenia parvifolia, Myrceugenia pilotantha, Myrceugenia pinifolia, Myrceugenia planipes, Myrceugenia reitzii, Myrceugenia rufa, Myrceugenia rufescens, Myrceugenia schulzii, Myrceugenia scutellata, Myrceugenia seriatoramosa, Myrceugenia venosa, Myrceugenia foveolata, Myrceugenia hamoniana, Myrceugenia euosmoides, Myrceugenia bananalensis, Myrceugenia joinvillensis, Myrceugenia basicordata,

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-130866: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.