Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nummularia
ID:
249090

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 396 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248422



Common Names

  • Myrteola nummularia
  • Nummularia Myrteola
  • Coin-Leaved Myrteola


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Synonyms

  • Myrtus nummularia Barnéoud [illegitimate]
  • Myrteola vaccinioides vaccinioides [unknown]
  • Myrteola nummularia nummularia [unknown]
  • Myrtus humifusa (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]

Description

Myrteola nummularia (also called 'Coin-leaved Myrtle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10m tall and has round leaves with toothed margins. It is found in dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Myrteola nummularia is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrteola nummularia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrteola nummularia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division in spring is also possible. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Myrteola nummularia

Myrteola nummularia is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Myrteola nummularia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrteola nummularia?

Myrteola nummularia

What are the common names of Myrteola nummularia?

Myrtle, Myrtle-leaved Phylica

What is the natural habitat of Myrteola nummularia?

Myrteola nummularia is found in open, rocky places in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Myrteola 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-132138: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.