Ugni molinae
Chilean Guava, Chilean Guava
Other regional names: Strawberry Myrtle
- Strawberry Myrtle
Also known as: Eugenia ugni (Molina) Hook. & Arn. +11 more
- Eugenia ugni (Molina) Hook. & Arn.
- Myrtus molinae (Turcz.) Barnéoud
- Myrtus molinae Barneoud ex Gay
- Myrtus ugni Molina
- Myrtus ugni var. angustifolia Phil.
- Myrtus ugni var. latifolia Kuntze
- Ugni bridgesii O.Berg
- Ugni lanceolata O.Berg
- Ugni myrtus Macloskie
- Ugni philippii O.Berg
- Ugni poeppigii O.Berg
- Ugni ugni (Molina) Voss
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Ugni molinae (commonly known as Chilean Guava) is a shrub belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
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)
Great Britain, Juan Fernández Is., New Zealand North