Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
colchaguensis
ID:
247751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) L.E.Navas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat., Santiago de Chile 29: 230 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247083

Common Names

  • Myrceugenia colchaguensis
  • Colchaguensis Myrceugenia
  • Colchaguensis

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Description

Myrceugenia colchaguensis (also called Colchagua Myrceugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to Chile and Argentina. It is found in montane forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Myrceugenia colchaguensis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber and firewood, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrceugenia colchaguensis is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrceugenia colchaguensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Myrceugenia colchaguensis

Myrceugenia colchaguensis can be found in the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo.

Myrceugenia colchaguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrceugenia colchaguensis?

Myrceugenia colchaguensis

What is the family of Myrceugenia colchaguensis?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Myrceugenia colchaguensis?

Chilean guava

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-130888: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Luisa Eugenia Navas (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Navas' in the authors string.