Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myricoides
ID:
329817

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27(4): 391. 1856 [Feb 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329149



Common Names

  • Ugni myricoides
  • Myrtus myricoides
  • Chilean guava


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Synonyms

  • Eugenia warscewiczii (O.Berg) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Myrtus friedrichsthalii (O.Berg) Donn.Sm. [deprecated]
  • Ugni friedrichsthalii friedrichsthalii [unknown]

Description

Ugni myricoides (also called 'Myrica-Like Chilean Guava', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is native to Chile and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ugni myricoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ugni myricoides has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ugni myricoides is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ugni myricoides

Ugni myricoides is native to Chile and Argentina. It can be found in the Andes Mountains, from the Atacama Desert to Tierra del Fuego.

Ugni myricoides FAQ

What are the common names of Ugni myricoides?

Chilean Guava

What is the optimal light condition for Ugni myricoides?

Bright, indirect light

What is the optimal temperature for Ugni myricoides?

65-75°F (18-24°C)

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-209703: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.