Myrciaria puberulenta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Holst
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 23: 156 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336608
Common Names
- Myrciaria puberulenta
- Puberulenta Myrtle
- Puberulenta Waxflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrciaria puberulenta (also called Puberulenta Myrcia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that is native to Australia. It typically grows up to 8 m tall and has white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest in the coastal ranges of New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Myrciaria puberulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Myrciaria puberulenta are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrciaria puberulenta is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and moderate to regular watering.
Where to Find Myrciaria puberulenta
Myrciaria puberulenta is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Myrciaria puberulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrciaria puberulenta?
Myrciaria puberulenta
What is the family of Myrciaria puberulenta?
Myrtaceae
What is the common name of Myrciaria puberulenta?
Puberulent Myrciaria
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 kew-216968: Based on the initial data import
Bruce K. Holst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Holst' in the authors string.