Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Berg) Sobral
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Roessléria 8: 43 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336711
Common Names
- Myrceugenia foveolata
- Pitted Myrceugenia
- Myrceugenia
Description
Myrceugenia foveolata (also called Foveolate Myrceugenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen tree, native to New Guinea, and grows in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Myrceugenia foveolata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make furniture and construction materials.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrceugenia foveolata is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrceugenia foveolata is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 meters in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Myrceugenia foveolata
Myrceugenia foveolata can be found in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina.
Myrceugenia foveolata FAQ
What is the common name of Myrceugenia foveolata?
Common name of Myrceugenia foveolata is Foveolata myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Myrceugenia foveolata?
The natural habitat of Myrceugenia foveolata is dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
What is the flowering season of Myrceugenia foveolata?
The flowering season of Myrceugenia foveolata is from August to October
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,