Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
447962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Britton

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 190 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447294

Common Names

  • Shafer's Bayberry
  • Shafer's Wax Myrtle
  • Shaferi Wax Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Morella shaferi (Urb. & Britton) Berazaín & Falcón [unknown]

Description

Myrica shaferi (also called 'Shaferi myrica' and 'Myrica shaferi', 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 shaferi is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrica shaferi 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 shaferi 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 shaferi

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

Myrica shaferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrica shaferi?

Myrica shaferi

What is the common name of Myrica shaferi?

Shafer's Bayberry

What is the family of Myrica shaferi?

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,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:166271-2: Based on the initial data import