Myrtus phyllireaefolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3[3]: 92. 1898 [28 Sep 1898] as phillyreaefolia
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086458
Common Names
- Phyllireaefolia
- Myrtus
- Myrtus Phyllireaefolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrtus phyllireaefolia (also called Brazilian myrtle, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Myrtus phyllireaefolia 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
Myrtus phyllireaefolia has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, dark-brown, and contain one or two seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrtus phyllireaefolia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Myrtus phyllireaefolia
Myrtus phyllireaefolia is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22106549: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.