What is Acmena?

The word acmena means abundant in Greek and is used to indicate a group of shrubs and trees from the Myrtle Myrtaceae family. These are food plants related to Guava and are found in tropical and mild rainforests of Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia. There are 15 types of acmena and the Australian species is commonly known as lilly pills . The large rainforest tree, which can grow up to 131 feet (39.92 m) in height, has acmena ingens gray or light brown strain, which is smooth and cylindrical; When the tree grows, the bark can start peeling later. The leaves are thin and elliptical and placed in opposite pairs on the stem. The tree produces white flowers from November to December, and then develop into large and fleshy red berries. Fruits that act as a bird magnet and can also be consumed by humans, each containing a single seed. The seeds can be developed and new plants can be developed.

Another lilly pilly, acmena Smithii grows like a small shrub or a small tree. It can reach a height of about 32 feet (9.75 m) and may have the same or larger range. Dark green and shiny leaves are oval or spear and the plant produces white flowers from October to December. The berries are soft and attractive-looking white, pink or purple colors-they ripen from May to August. Birds also descend in a flock of this fruit tree and berries can be made into juice and jelly or eat fresh.

Myrtaceae shrubs such as acmena Smithii are excellent for growth as a hedge. They must be cut twice a year to maintain the necessary shape and to develop strong leaves. These plants can also be spread seeds and cuttings. An important thing to remember the spread of seeds is that the seeds do not have a long life and need to be planted immediately when they are fresh. To germinate the seeds quickly, they can be soaked in water afterperiod of 24 hours before their planting.

Lilly Milly shrubs and trees require wet, well -drained soil and help if they are regularly fertilized and mulled. Mulching, which is performed to help the plant to maintain moisture, involves adding leaves and bark around and a little distance from the trunk. These shrubs and trees can deal well in partial shade conditions, but are unable to withstand frost.