Status:
valid
Authors:
F.C.S.Vieira
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 435(2): 208. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023702
Description
Myrceugenia joinvillensis (also called Joinville Myrceugenia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has a dense canopy of dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Myrceugenia joinvillensis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a tonic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrceugenia joinvillensis has white flowers, small seeds and seedlings which are initially green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrceugenia joinvillensis is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Myrceugenia joinvillensis
Myrceugenia joinvillensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. It can be found in the understory of the forest, growing in moist and shady areas.
Myrceugenia joinvillensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrceugenia joinvillensis?
Myrceugenia joinvillensis
What are the common names of Myrceugenia joinvillensis?
Myrceugenia joinvillensis is commonly known as the 'Joinvillensis Myrceugenia'
What is the natural habitat of Myrceugenia joinvillensis?
Myrceugenia joinvillensis is found in the tropical forests of South America
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,