Myrtaceae

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Metrosideros collina (Forst.) A.Gray

Metrosideros collina (Forst.) A.Gray

Metrosideros collina (Forst.) A.Gray

Metrosideros collina is a Myrtaceae tree/shrub native to parts of the South Pacific, growing in varied montane forest habitats.

Metrosideros operculata Labill.

Metrosideros operculata Labill.

Metrosideros operculata Labill.

Metrosideros operculata Labill. is a flowering Myrtaceae plant endemic to New Caledonia with two recognized varieties.

Tepualia stipularis (Hook.fil.) Griseb.

Tepualia stipularis (Hook.fil.) Griseb.

Tepualia stipularis (Hook.fil.) Griseb.

Tepualia stipularis (tepú) is a slow-growing evergreen myrtle native to wet areas of southern South America, used for high-energy firewood.

Amomyrtus luma (Molina) D.Legrand & Kausel

Amomyrtus luma (Molina) D.Legrand & Kausel

Amomyrtus luma (Molina) D.Legrand & Kausel

Amomyrtus luma is an evergreen tree from the Americas with edible fruits, hardy wood, and cultivated plantings in Spain.

Amomyrtus meli (Phil.) D.Legrand & Kausel

Amomyrtus meli (Phil.) D.Legrand & Kausel

Amomyrtus meli (Phil.) D.Legrand & Kausel

Amomyrtus meli is an evergreen tree valued for its timber, ornamental appeal, and use in honey production.

Rhodomyrtus psidioides (G.Don) Benth.

Rhodomyrtus psidioides (G.Don) Benth.

Rhodomyrtus psidioides (G.Don) Benth.

Rhodomyrtus psidioides (native guava) is a Myrtaceae rainforest plant native to eastern Australia with edible berries.

Decaspermum humile (G.Don) A.J.Scott

Decaspermum humile (G.Don) A.J.Scott

Decaspermum humile (G.Don) A.J.Scott

Decaspermum humile is a shrub or small tree found in Australia, Southeast Asia, and India with horticultural potential.

Austromyrtus tenuifolia (Sm.) Burret

Austromyrtus tenuifolia (Sm.) Burret

Austromyrtus tenuifolia (Sm.) Burret

Austromyrtus tenuifolia, the narrow-leaf myrtle, is an edible-berry Myrtaceae plant native to Sydney, eastern Australia.

Gossia acmenoides (F.Muell.) N.Snow & Guymer

Gossia acmenoides (F.Muell.) N.Snow & Guymer

Gossia acmenoides (F.Muell.) N.Snow & Guymer

Gossia acmenoides, or scrub ironwood, is a small Australian tree/shrub with smooth pale bark, white flowers, and small black berry fruit.

Gossia gonoclada (F.Muell. ex Benth.) N.Snow & Guymer

Gossia gonoclada (F.Muell. ex Benth.) N.Snow & Guymer

Gossia gonoclada (F.Muell. ex Benth.) N.Snow & Guymer

Gossia gonoclada is a tree species restricted to remnant riparian rainforest between Queensland’s Logan and Brisbane Rivers.

Rhodamnia argentea Benth.

Rhodamnia argentea Benth.

Rhodamnia argentea Benth.

Rhodamnia argentea Benth. is a mid-sized Australian tree with silvery new growth and silvery white undersides to its three-veined leaves.

Rhodamnia maideniana C.T.White

Rhodamnia maideniana C.T.White

Rhodamnia maideniana C.T.White

Rhodamnia maideniana, the smooth scrub turpentine, is a rare 3-metre shrub native to subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia.

Rhodamnia sessiliflora Benth.

Rhodamnia sessiliflora Benth.

Rhodamnia sessiliflora Benth.

Rhodamnia sessiliflora Benth. is a small rainforest tree endemic to northeastern Queensland, Australia, whose fruit is eaten by multiple bird and mammal species.

Pilidiostigma glabrum Burret

Pilidiostigma glabrum Burret

Pilidiostigma glabrum Burret

Pilidiostigma glabrum Burret is a plant species with hairless leaves, white or pink flowers, and purple-black pear-shaped berries.

Lithomyrtus obtusa (Endl.) N.Snow & Guymer

Lithomyrtus obtusa (Endl.) N.Snow & Guymer

Lithomyrtus obtusa (Endl.) N.Snow & Guymer

Lithomyrtus obtusa, or beach myrtella, is a Myrtaceae shrub native to coastal New Guinea and Queensland, Australia.

Eugenia reinwardtiana (Blume) DC.

Eugenia reinwardtiana (Blume) DC.

Eugenia reinwardtiana (Blume) DC.

Eugenia reinwardtiana is a tropical myrtaceous tree/shrub grown for its edible sweet fruit, native to Indonesia, Queensland, and Pacific Islands.

Eugenia rhombea (O.Berg) Krug & Urb. ex Urb.

Eugenia rhombea (O.Berg) Krug & Urb. ex Urb.

Eugenia rhombea (O.Berg) Krug & Urb. ex Urb.

Red stopper (Eugenia rhombea) is a flowering shrub or tree in the myrtle family native to the Americas and Caribbean.

Eugenia brasiliensis Lam.

Eugenia brasiliensis Lam.

Eugenia brasiliensis Lam.

Eugenia brasiliensis is an endangered southern Brazilian endemic tree with edible fruits used for urban landscaping.

Eugenia stipitata Mc Vaugh

Eugenia stipitata Mc Vaugh

Eugenia stipitata Mc Vaugh

Eugenia stipitata (arazá) is an underutilized Amazonian fruit crop grown for food and other uses across tropical regions.

Eugenia myrcianthes Nied.

Eugenia myrcianthes Nied.

Eugenia myrcianthes Nied.

Eugenia myrcianthes Nied. is a small evergreen tree that produces edible, peach-flavored yellow fruit.

Eugenia pyriformis Cambess.

Eugenia pyriformis Cambess.

Eugenia pyriformis Cambess.

Eugenia pyriformis is a native Brazilian Myrtaceae tree found primarily in four southeastern and southern Brazilian states.

Eugenia punicifolia (Kunth) DC.

Eugenia punicifolia (Kunth) DC.

Eugenia punicifolia (Kunth) DC.

Eugenia punicifolia is a common widespread shrub or small tree with edible fruits and medicinal properties.

Eugenia dysenterica DC.

Eugenia dysenterica DC.

Eugenia dysenterica DC.

Eugenia dysenterica DC. is a Brazilian Cerrado tree with edible fruit and multiple local uses.

Eugenia involucrata DC.

Eugenia involucrata DC.

Eugenia involucrata DC.

Eugenia involucrata DC. is an evergreen South American shrub that bears sweet, cherry-like edible fruits.

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