Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pensylvanica
ID:
1085805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mirb. in Duhamel

Source:
tro

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Traité Arbr. Arbust. , nouv. éd., 2: 190 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085143

Common Names

  • Myrica pensylvanica
  • Pensylvanica Myrica
  • Myrica

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Description

Myrica pensylvanica (also called Pennsylvania Bayberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to North America. 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 pensylvanica is used for making furniture, construction, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrica pensylvanica 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 pensylvanica is a small evergreen tree native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Myrica pensylvanica

Myrica pensylvanica is native to North America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-21700098: Based on the initial data import
Charles-François Brisseau de Mirbel (1776-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mirb.' in the authors string.
Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duhamel' in the authors string.