Schinus myrtifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
1051725
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Cabrera
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Obra Cincuecenten. Inst. Mus. Univ. Nac. La Plata 2: 269 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051063
Common Names
- Myrtifolia Schinus
- Schinus Myrtifolia
- Myrtifolia Schinus Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schinus myrtifolia (also called Myrtle-leaved Pepper Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schinus myrtifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schinus myrtifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, woody shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Schinus myrtifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated from seeds or cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining medium. It is best grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Schinus myrtifolia
Schinus myrtifolia can be found in the dry forests of Argentina.
Species in the Schinus genus
Schinus lentiscifolia, Schinus marchandii, Schinus polygama, Schinus sinuata, Schinus spinosa, Schinus terebinthifolia, Schinus molle, Schinus montana, Schinus patagonica, Schinus odonellii, Schinus bumelioides, Schinus ferox, Schinus johnstonii, Schinus latifolius, Schinus sinuatus, Schinus venturi, Schinus weinmannifolius, Schinus longifolius, Schinus microphyllus, Schinus pearcei, Schinus kauselii, Schinus patagonicus, Schinus velutinus, Schinus fasciculata, Schinus areira, Schinus lentiscifolius, Schinus meyeri, Schinus myrtifolia, Schinus pilifera, Schinus gracilipes, Schinus praecox, Schinus roigii, Schinus spinosus, Schinus engleri, Schinus ramboi,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1300821: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.