Myrciaria (floribunda)
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Jackie Neuburger Propagacian de plantas 7945 Estate Dorothea 3-C St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 340-774-1136 www.newmoonnursery.com |
| Family Scientific Name: | Myrtaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Myrtle family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Myrciaria floribunda (West ex Willd.) Berg | ||
| Common Name: | guavaberry | ||
| Species Code: | MYRFLO | ||
| Ecotype: | St. Thomas | ||
| General Distribution: |
M.floribunda is found in Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and parts of the Lesser Antilles. Also from southern Mexico through to Colombia, Venezuela, east Brazil and Peru. In St. Thomas, the trees are found primarily on the north side of the island. Some are wild trees and some planted. |
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| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Fruits are collected directly from the tree. | ||
| Propagule Processing: | Fruits should be cleaned immediately after collection and planted immediately. | ||
| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Plant the cleaned seeds in 2 in. germination trays. Cover with 0.25 inch of commercial potting soil. | ||
| Establishment Phase: |
Seeds generally germinate between 7 and nine months after planting. Plants are about 1 in. tall with about 6 to 8 leaves before they are transferred out of the tray into individual containers.Transplant survivorship is about 90%. |
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| Active Growth Phase: |
Seedlings are transplanted into 4 inch pots with a heavier soil containing a mix of commercial and local top soil. Seedlings are fertilized with Osmocote once the transplanted seedling starts producing leaves on its own. They continue to produce new growth even when not fertilized. |
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| References: | Little, Woodbury and Wadsworth. 1974. Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands vol II. Ag Handbook No. 449 USDA, Forest Service. Washington, D.C. pp 1024. | ||
Citation:
Neuburger, Jackie. 2003. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Myrciaria floribunda (West ex Willd.) Berg plants Propagacian de plantas St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/21). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
