Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munir) N.Streiber & B.J.Conn
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 7 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921876
Common Names
- Muniria megalophylla
- Megalophyllous Muniria
- Large-Leaf Muniria
Description
Muniria megalophylla (also called Brazilian guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and bright green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Muniria megalophylla is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Muniria megalophylla has white flowers with yellow centers and can produce up to three seeds per flower. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Muniria megalophylla is a fast-growing, perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Muniria megalophylla
Muniria megalophylla is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries that specialize in tropical plants.
Species in the Muniria genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
N. Streiber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Streiber' in the authors string.