Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
mesomischa
ID:
247804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burret) D.Legrand & Kausel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Comun. Bot. Mus. Hist. Nat. Montevideo 2(28): 10 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247136



Common Names

  • Myrceugenia mesomischa
  • Mesomischa Myrceugenia
  • Myrceugenia mesomischa


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Description

Myrceugenia mesomischa (also called Chilean guava, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Chile and Argentina. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers with pinkish-red stamens. It grows in temperate forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Myrceugenia mesomischa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrceugenia mesomischa is white or pink, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrceugenia mesomischa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Myrceugenia mesomischa

Myrceugenia mesomischa can be found in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina.

Myrceugenia mesomischa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrceugenia mesomischa?

Myrceugenia mesomischa

What is the family of Myrceugenia mesomischa?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Myrceugenia mesomischa?

Chilean guava

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-130936: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' 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.