Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
1416736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Parra-Os.) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.254861111. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429201

Common Names

  • Myrica
  • Myrica chevalieri
  • M. chevalieri

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Description

Myrica chevalieri (also called 'Chevalier's myrica', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It has a woody stem, with white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Myrica chevalieri is used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrica chevalieri has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrica chevalieri is a hardy evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by cuttings or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Myrica chevalieri

Myrica chevalieri is native to North America and can be found in dry prairies, open woods, and along roadsides.

Myrica chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrica chevalieri?

Myrica chevalieri

What is the common name of Myrica chevalieri?

Chevalier's myrica

What is the natural habitat of Myrica chevalieri?

It is found in dry and rocky areas in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Myrica genus

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, Myrica adenophora, Myrica esculenta, Myrica nana, Myrica microbracteata, Myrica singularis, Myrica chimanimaniana, Myrica chevalieri,

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

IPNI record: 77185656-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429412
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Carlos Alberto Parra-Osorio (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parra-Os.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.