Luma apiculata
Chilean Myrtle
Also known as: Eugenia apiculata var. arnyan Hook.fil. +14 more
- Eugenia apiculata var. arnyan Hook.fil.
- Eugenia barneoudii O.Berg
- Eugenia ebracteata Phil.
- Eugenia gilliesii Hook. & Arn.
- Eugenia hookeri Steud.
- Eugenia luma O.Berg
- Eugenia palenae Phil.
- Eugenia proba O.Berg
- Eugenia spectabilis Phil.
- Luma apiculata (Molina) Legrand & Kausel
- Luma gilliesii (Hook. & Arn.) Burret
- Luma hookeri (Steud.) Burret
- Luma spectabilis (Phil.) Burret
- Myrceugenella apiculata (DC.) Kausel
- Myrceugenella apiculata var. australis Kausel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Indigenous to South America, Luma apiculata (commonly known as Chilean myrtle) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, France, Great Britain, Ireland