Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadrangulata
ID:
922547

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munir) N.Streiber & B.J.Conn

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 7 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921882



Common Names

  • Muniria quadrangulata
  • Four-angled Muniria
  • Four-angled Muniria-grass


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Description

Muniria quadrangulata (also called Brazilian guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and bright green, square-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Muniria quadrangulata is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Muniria quadrangulata are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muniria quadrangulata is a fast-growing, perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Muniria quadrangulata

Muniria quadrangulata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries that specialize in tropical plants.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Ahmad Abid Munir (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munir' in the authors string.
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
N. Streiber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Streiber' in the authors string.