Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luma
ID:
963519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Molina) D.Legrand & Kausel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 13: 146 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962857

Common Names

  • Luma Amomyrtus
  • Luma Amomyrtus Plant
  • Amomyrtus Luma

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Description

Amomyrtus luma (also called 'Chilean Myrtle', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading, bushy habit. It is native to the South American region and is found in rocky, dry habitats. It has dark green, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Amomyrtus luma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chilean medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Amomyrtus luma are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amomyrtus luma is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist but not wet. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Amomyrtus luma

Amomyrtus luma is native to Chile and can be found in the coastal regions of the country.

Species in the Amomyrtus 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-8042: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Juan Ignazio Molina (1740-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molina' 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.