Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
gertii
ID:
247774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Landrum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 163 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247106



Common Names

  • Myrceugenia gertii
  • Gertii Myrceugenia
  • Gertii


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Description

Myrceugenia gertii (also called Chilean guava, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Chile and Argentina. It grows in temperate forests, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myrceugenia gertii is used as an ornamental plant, for timber and firewood, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrceugenia gertii is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrceugenia gertii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Myrceugenia gertii

Myrceugenia gertii can be found in the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo.

Myrceugenia gertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrceugenia gertii?

Myrceugenia gertii

What is the family of Myrceugenia gertii?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Myrceugenia gertii?

Gert's Myrceugenia

Species in the Myrceugenia genus

Myrceugenia acutiflora, Myrceugenia alpigena, Myrceugenia bocaiuvensis, Myrceugenia bracteosa, Myrceugenia brevipedicellata, Myrceugenia bridgesii, Myrceugenia camargoana, Myrceugenia campestris, Myrceugenia chrysocarpa, Myrceugenia colchaguensis, Myrceugenia correifolia, Myrceugenia cucullata, Myrceugenia decussata, Myrceugenia diemii, Myrceugenia euosma, Myrceugenia exsucca, Myrceugenia fernandeziana, Myrceugenia franciscensis, Myrceugenia gertii, Myrceugenia glaucescens, Myrceugenia hatschbachii, Myrceugenia hoehnei, Myrceugenia kleinii, Myrceugenia lanceolata, Myrceugenia leptospermoides, Myrceugenia mesomischa, Myrceugenia miersiana, Myrceugenia myrcioides, Myrceugenia myrtoides, Myrceugenia obtusa, Myrceugenia ovalifolia, Myrceugenia ovata, Myrceugenia oxysepala, Myrceugenia parvifolia, Myrceugenia pilotantha, Myrceugenia pinifolia, Myrceugenia planipes, Myrceugenia reitzii, Myrceugenia rufa, Myrceugenia rufescens, Myrceugenia schulzii, Myrceugenia scutellata, Myrceugenia seriatoramosa, Myrceugenia venosa, Myrceugenia foveolata, Myrceugenia hamoniana, Myrceugenia euosmoides, Myrceugenia bananalensis, Myrceugenia joinvillensis, Myrceugenia basicordata,

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-130909: Based on the initial data import
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.