Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cambuca
ID:
1553539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Costa-Lima & E.C.O.Chagas

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 399(1): 38. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033316

Common Names

  • Myrciaria cambuca
  • Cambuca Myrcia
  • Cambuca Myrtle

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Description

Myrciaria cambuca (also called Myrciaria cambuca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myrciaria cambuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrciaria cambuca is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrciaria cambuca is a perennial shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring, and cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Myrciaria cambuca

Myrciaria cambuca is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in wet forests.

Myrciaria cambuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrciaria cambuca?

Myrciaria cambuca

What type of grass is Myrciaria cambuca?

It is a perennial bunchgrass

Where is Myrciaria cambuca found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,