Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuma
ID:
249547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barnéoud

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 2: 384 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248879

Common Names

  • Myrtus kuma
  • Myrtle
  • Kuma Myrtle

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Description

Myrtus kuma (also called Kuma myrtle, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Java, Bali, and Lombok in Indonesia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myrtus kuma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrtus kuma is a white to pinkish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrtus kuma can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Myrtus kuma

Myrtus kuma is native to the Caribbean region.

Myrtus kuma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrtus kuma?

Myrtus kuma

What is the common name of Myrtus kuma?

Kuma myrtle

What is the family of Myrtus kuma?

Myrtaceae

Species in the Myrtus genus

Myrtus communis, Myrtus nivellei, Myrtus phyllireaefolia, Myrtus acuminata, Myrtus aequalis, Myrtus conferta, Myrtus disperma, Myrtus emarginata, Myrtus fasciculata, Myrtus fulva, Myrtus kuma, Myrtus micarensis, Myrtus moana, Myrtus scabra, Myrtus parviflora, Myrtus pendula, Myrtus psychotrioides, Myrtus pulchella, Myrtus vulcani, Myrtus bracteifolia, Myrtus angustifolia, Myrtus vestita, Myrtus sarandi, Myrtus nobilis, Myrtus capensis, Myrtus berlandiereana, Myrtus hypericifolia, Myrtus triflora, Myrtus pavonii, Myrtus anguillensis, Myrtus racemosa, Myrtus engleriana, Myrtus longifolia, Myrtus neocaledonica, Myrtus oreogena, Myrtus megapotamica, Myrtus suaveolens, Myrtus ovalifolia, Myrtus trifida, Myrtus yapacani, Myrtus aeruginosa, Myrtus montevidensis, Myrtus mapirensis, Myrtus reticulata, Myrtus ramiflora, Myrtus racemosa,

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,