Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meli
ID:
963530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) D.Legrand & Kausel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 13: 146 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962868



Common Names

  • Amomyrtus Meli
  • Meli Myrtle
  • Meli Amomyrtus


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Description

Amomyrtus meli (also called Chilean Myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to Chile. It has dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils, and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Amomyrtus meli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chilean medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amomyrtus meli is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amomyrtus meli is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Amomyrtus meli

Amomyrtus meli can be found in Chile

Species in the Amomyrtus 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-8043: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Eberhard Max Leopold Kausel (1910-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kausel' in the authors string.
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.