Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
salicifolius
ID:
344760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27(4): 413. 1856 [Feb 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344092



Common Names

  • Salicifolius Cardamom
  • Salicifolius Cardamom
  • Salicifolius Cardamom


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Synonyms

  • Myrtus angustifolia Arechav. [illegitimate]
  • Myrtus lanceolata Arechav. [illegitimate]
  • Blepharocalyx tweediei amara D.Legrand [unknown]
  • Blepharocalyx tweediei angusta D.Legrand [unknown]
  • Eugenia ipehuensis Barb.Rodr. ex Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Blepharocalyx gigantea Lillo [unknown]
  • Blepharocalyx salicifolius salicifolius [unknown]
  • Blepharocalyx tweediei angustifolius (O.Berg) D.Legrand [unknown]
  • Myrtus amara (O.Berg) Arech. [deprecated]

Description

Blepharocalyx salicifolius (also called Willow-leaved Blepharocalyx, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharocalyx salicifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blepharocalyx salicifolius is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharocalyx salicifolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Blepharocalyx salicifolius

Blepharocalyx salicifolius is native to Brazil and other parts of South America.

Blepharocalyx salicifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharocalyx salicifolius?

Blepharocalyx salicifolius

What are the common names of Blepharocalyx salicifolius?

Brazilian guava, guabiroba, guabiju, guabiroba-de-folha-miúda

What is the natural habitat of Blepharocalyx salicifolius?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-22418: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.