Status:
valid
Authors:
(Reiche) Kausel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Agron. 9: 54 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247175
Common Names
- Myrceugenia pinifolia
- Pinifolia Myrceugenia
- Myrceugenia pinifolia
Description
Myrceugenia pinifolia (also called Chilean guava, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Chile and Argentina. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers with pinkish-red stamens. It grows in temperate forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Myrceugenia pinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It can also be used for firewood and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrceugenia pinifolia is white or pink, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrceugenia pinifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Myrceugenia pinifolia
Myrceugenia pinifolia can be found in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina.
Myrceugenia pinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrceugenia pinifolia?
Myrceugenia pinifolia
What is the common name of Myrceugenia pinifolia?
Myrceugenia pinifolia
What is the family of Myrceugenia pinifolia?
Myrtaceae
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,