Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
monticola
ID:
584037

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2695726: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.