Myrtaceae FAMILY

Amomyrtus meli

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Amomyrtus meli is an evergreen shrub or a tree that can grow up to 20 metres tall, though usually smaller in cultivation[ 1065 Title The Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae) in Chile Publication Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences Vol. 45 No. 12 pp 277 - 317 Author Landrum L.R. Publisher The California Academy of Sciences; San Francisco Year 1988 ISBN 0068-547X Description An enumeration of the Myrtaceae in Chile, describing the plants and their habitats, often including their uses. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of wood. The dried leaves are sold for medicinal use[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeS. America - southern and central Chile

HabitatWet forests in upland habitats[ 1065 Title The Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae) in Chile Publication Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences Vol. 45 No. 12 pp 277 - 317 Author Landrum L.R. Publisher The California Academy of Sciences; San Francisco Year 1988 ISBN 0068-547X Description An enumeration of the Myrtaceae in Chile, describing the plants and their habitats, often including their uses. ].