Amomyrtus
Amomyrtus is a genus of flowering plants in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae described as a genus in 1948. It is native to temperate southern South America, where it is distributed in Chile and Argentina.
These plants produce large, white flowers with abundant pollen and fleshy black fruits containing one to three seeds. They are self-compatible.
The name Amomyrtus comes from the Greek Amos, very fragrant; and Myrtus from family's name.
Species
Species| Image | Scientific name | Description | Distribution |
| Amomyrtus luma D.Legrand & Kausel, | a shrub or tree | the humid forests of Chile and Argentina | |
| Amomyrtus meli D.Legrand & Kausel, | a large tree | the rainforests of Chile |