Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
venosa
ID:
247865

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Legrand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 11: 323 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247197

Common Names

  • Myrceugenia venosa
  • Venosa Myrceugenia
  • Myrceugenia venosa

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Description

Myrceugenia venosa (also called Chilean guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and is found in temperate forests, scrublands, and grasslands. It has small, white flowers and small, elliptic-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Myrceugenia venosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in hedges and windbreaks. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used in reforestation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrceugenia venosa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrceugenia venosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape. It can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Myrceugenia venosa

Myrceugenia venosa can be found in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina.

Myrceugenia venosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrceugenia venosa?

Myrceugenia venosa

What is the common name of Myrceugenia venosa?

Vinous myrceugenia

Where is Myrceugenia venosa found?

Myrceugenia venosa is found in 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-130993: Based on the initial data import
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.