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Amomyrtus meli, known as meli, is an evergreen tree in the myrtle family, endemic to southern Chile (roughly Arauco to Chiloe). It grows mostly in moist, shaded sites, so give it similar conditions in cultivation.
Amomyrtus meli, known as meli, is a species of tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to Chile and grows from Arauco to Chiloe (37 to 42°S). It grows mostly on moist and shaded sites.
The wood is extremely hard and resistant and that is why it is used for elaborating tool handles; it is also planted as an ornamental tree because it blooms abundantly and is very fragrant. Its flowers are important for honey production.
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Amomyrtus meli by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
