Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chequen
ID:
231752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Molina) A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 536 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231083



Common Names

  • Luma Chequen
  • Chequen Luma
  • Chequen Myrtle


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Synonyms

  • Myrtus chequen O.Berg [unknown]
  • Myrtus luma Schauer [illegitimate]
  • Eugenia bella Phil. [illegitimate]
  • Eugenia chekan DC. [unknown]

Description

Luma chequen (also called Chequen Luma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to South America and is found in forests, thickets, and grassy slopes. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall and has white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Luma chequen is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Luma chequen is a small, white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Luma chequen can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cutting should be kept in a warm, bright location. Both methods of propagation can take several weeks to months to produce a healthy, mature plant.

Where to Find Luma chequen

Luma chequen can be found in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina.

Luma chequen FAQ

What is the scientific name of Luma chequen?

Luma chequen

What is the common name of Luma chequen?

Chequen Luma

What is the natural habitat of Luma chequen?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Luma 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-115614: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Giovanni Juan Ignazio Molina (1740-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molina' in the authors string.