Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
248802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54: 109 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248134



Common Names

  • Myrciaria myrtifolia
  • Cupuacu do Rio
  • Cupuacu do Leste


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Description

Myrciaria myrtifolia (also called Myrtifoliate Guavaberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 3–4 m. It is native to Brazil, and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. It is found in humid montane forests, at elevations of 500–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Myrciaria myrtifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. Its fruits are edible and have a sweet flavor. The leaves can be used to make tea and the wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrciaria myrtifolia has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrciaria myrtifolia is a tropical fruit tree native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Myrciaria myrtifolia

Myrciaria myrtifolia can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Myrciaria myrtifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrciaria myrtifolia?

Myrciaria myrtifolia

What is the common name of Myrciaria myrtifolia?

Myrtle-leaf guava

What is the natural habitat of Myrciaria myrtifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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,

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