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
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.
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 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,