Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
448870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Wilbur

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 103: 121 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448202

Common Names

  • Downy Morella
  • Morella pubescens

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Synonyms

  • Myrica pubescens glandulosa A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Myrica pubescens glabra A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Myrica interrupta Benth. [unknown]
  • Myrica pubescens interrupta (Benth.) A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Morella pubescens (also called Hairy morella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myricaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Andaman Islands, India, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Morella pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, fever, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Morella pubescens has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have round, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morella pubescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Morella pubescens

Morella pubescens can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of the Pacific Islands.

Morella pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morella pubescens?

Morella pubescens

What is the common name of Morella pubescens?

Downy Morella

Where is Morella pubescens native to?

Australia

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Robert Lynch Wilbur (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilbur' in the authors string.