Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
447963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 592 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447295

Common Names

  • Serrate Wax Myrtle
  • Serrated Wax Myrtle
  • Southern Wax Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Myrica conifera Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Myrica bojeriana Baker [unknown]
  • Myrica banksiifolia J.C.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Myrica natalensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Myrica aethiopica L. [unknown]
  • Morella serrata (Lam.) Killick [unknown]

Description

Myrica serrata (also called 'Serrata myrica' and 'Myrica serrata', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Myrica serrata is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrica serrata is a small, white-greenish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrica serrata is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Myrica serrata

Myrica serrata can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia.

Myrica serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrica serrata?

Myrica serrata

What is the common name of Myrica serrata?

Serrate Bayberry

What is the family of Myrica serrata?

Myricaceae

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,