Ugni selkirkii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 392 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329163
Common Names
- Ugni selkirkii
- Myrtus selkirkii
- Selkirk's guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ugni selkirkii (also called 'Selkirk's Chilean Guava', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is native to Chile and is found in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ugni selkirkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ugni selkirkii has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ugni selkirkii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Ugni selkirkii
Ugni selkirkii is native to Chile and Argentina. It can be found in the Andes Mountains, from the Atacama Desert to Tierra del Fuego.
Ugni selkirkii FAQ
What are the common names of Ugni selkirkii?
Chilean Guava
What is the optimal light condition for Ugni selkirkii?
Bright, indirect light
What is the optimal temperature for Ugni selkirkii?
65-75°F (18-24°C)
Species in the Ugni genus
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-209717: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.