Myrciaria aspera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Mattos
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wfo-0001086390
Common Names
- Aspera
- Myrciaria
- Myrciaria Aspera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrciaria aspera (also called rough myrcia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in high-altitude cloud forests and humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myrciaria aspera is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments. The leaves of this plant are used to make tea which is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a flavoring agent in various food products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrciaria aspera has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrciaria aspera is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Myrciaria aspera
Myrciaria aspera can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Myrciaria genus
Myrciaria borinquena, Myrciaria cordata, Myrciaria cuspidata, Myrciaria delicatula, Myrciaria disticha, Myrciaria dubia, Myrciaria ferruginea, Myrciaria floribunda, Myrciaria glanduliflora, Myrciaria glomerata, Myrciaria guaquiea, Myrciaria ibarrae, Myrciaria myrtifolia, Myrciaria pallida, Myrciaria plinioides, Myrciaria rojasii, Myrciaria strigipes, Myrciaria tenella, Myrciaria vexator, Myrciaria vismeifolia, Myrciaria puberulenta, Myrciaria glazioviana, Myrciaria pilosa, Myrciaria racemosa, Myrciaria aspera, Myrciaria alagoana, Myrciaria evanida, Myrciaria rupestris, Myrciaria micrantha, Myrciaria silveirana, Myrciaria una, Myrciaria chartacea, Myrciaria cambuca, Myrciaria alta,
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 tro-22105482: Based on the initial data import
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.