Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phanerodonta
ID:
1085796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 164 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085134

Common Names

  • Myrica phanerodonta
  • Phanerodonta Myrica
  • Myrica

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Description

Myrica phanerodonta (also called Showy 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 phanerodonta is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrica phanerodonta 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 phanerodonta 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 phanerodonta

Myrica phanerodonta is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests and 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,