Myrteola nummularia — a medium houseplant
SPECIMEN · FROM THE LIBRARY
Myrteola nummularia

Myrteola Nummularia

Updated · 5 observations
ON THIS PLANT

Myrteola nummularia (also known as teaberry, huarapo, ñaurapo or daudapo) is a species of plant in the Myrteola genus, which is found in the Falkland islands and southern parts of South America such as Patagonia. It is a small perennial shrub often wider than it is tall, which grows in marshy areas. It has edible berries which may be eaten fresh or used in the preparation of jams or liquors.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Myrteola
Family
Myrtaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Cranberry-myrtle en Teaberry
PLATES
Myrteola nummularia leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Myrteola nummularia leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Myrteola nummularia flower
PLATE 03 · flower
Myrteola nummularia flower
PLATE 04 · flower
Myrteola nummularia fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Myrteola nummularia fruit
PLATE 06 · fruit