Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
melanosperma
ID:
1580870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye

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Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042468

Common Names

  • Anticoryne melanosperma
  • Anticoryne melanosperma
  • Anticoryne melanosperma

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Description

Anticoryne melanosperma (also called Wild Guava, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anticoryne melanosperma is used as an ornamental tree, for timber, and for essential oils. The essential oils are used in aromatherapy and for medicinal purposes. The timber is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anticoryne melanosperma is a white to cream-colored, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anticoryne melanosperma can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Anticoryne melanosperma

Anticoryne melanosperma can be found in Brazil.

Anticoryne melanosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anticoryne melanosperma?

Anticoryne melanosperma

What is the common name of Anticoryne melanosperma?

Black-seeded Anticoryne

What is the natural habitat of Anticoryne melanosperma?

It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

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,