Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 87: 300 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583369
Common Names
- Canacomyrica monticola
- Monticola Canacomyrica
- Monticola Canacomyrica
Description
Canacomyrica monticola (also called Monticola Canacomyrica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myricaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and prefers to grow in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Canacomyrica monticola is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canacomyrica monticola has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canacomyrica monticola can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Canacomyrica monticola
Canacomyrica monticola is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.
Canacomyrica monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canacomyrica monticola?
Canacomyrica monticola
What is the common name of Canacomyrica monticola?
Mountain Canacomyrica
What is the natural habitat of Canacomyrica monticola?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, mainly in Madagascar
Species in the Canacomyrica genus
Species in the Myricaceae family
Canacomyrica monticola,
Cerothamnus pumilus,
Comptonia peregrina,
Morella rotundata,
Morella pubescens,
Morella funckii,
Morella parvifolia,
Morella pilulifera,
Morella interrupta,
Morella diversifolia,
Morella salicifolia,
Morella holdridgeana,
Myrica shaferi,
Myrica serrata,
Myrica dentulata,
Myrica faya,
Myrica cerifera,
Myrica caroliniensis,
Myrica gale,
Myrica funckii,
Myrica californica,
Myrica parvifolia,
Myrica rotundata,
Myrica pubescens,
Myrica pilulifera,
Myrica picardae,
Myrica javanica,
Myrica lindeniana,
Myrica arborea,
Myrica punctata,
Myrica spathulata,
Myrica faya,
Myrica hartwegii,
Myrica heterophylla,
Myrica holdrigeana,
Myrica inodora,
Myrica pavonis,
Myrica brevifolia,
Myrica cordifolia,
Myrica diversifolia,
Myrica humilis,
Myrica integra,
Myrica kraussiana,
Myrica quercifolia,
Myrica pringlei,
Myrica phanerodonta,
Myrica salicifolia,
Myrica rubra,
Myrica kandtiana,
Myrica pensylvanica,