Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 150 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447505
Common Names
- Myrica Lindeniana
- Linden's Bayberry
- Pacific Wax Myrtle
Synonyms
- Morella lindeniana (C.DC.) S.Knapp [unknown]
Description
Myrica lindeniana (also called Linden's Bayberry, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It is a small shrub, reaching 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter. It has small, leathery leaves, and the flowers are small and yellowish-white. It is found in moist woodlands and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Myrica lindeniana is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, musical instruments, and tools. It is also used as a source of fuel and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrica lindeniana is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrica lindeniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (65-70°F). Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (65-70°F) and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Myrica lindeniana
Myrica lindeniana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Myrica lindeniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrica lindeniana?
Myrica lindeniana
What is the common name of Myrica lindeniana?
Linden's Myrica
What is the habitat of Myrica lindeniana?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
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,