Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
1085767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Alsogr. Amer. 9. 1838

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085105

Common Names

  • Myrica heterophylla
  • Heterophylla Myrica
  • Myrica

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Description

Myrica heterophylla (also called Heterophyllous Bayberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to China and Japan. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers with purple spots. It grows in coastal areas, in forests, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Myrica heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrica heterophylla has small, yellow flowers that have four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrica heterophylla is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Myrica heterophylla

Myrica heterophylla is native to Central and South America and can be found 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,