Status:
valid
Authors:
(McVaugh) McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 13(4): 760 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248028
Common Names
- Myrcianthes indifferens
- Myrcianthes indifferent
- Myrcianthes indifferent myrtle
Description
Myrcianthes indifferens (also called Indifferent myrcianthes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America, from Mexico to Argentina. It grows in open forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas, in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Myrcianthes indifferens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrcianthes indifferens is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small and round, with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrcianthes indifferens is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Myrcianthes indifferens
Myrcianthes indifferens is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Myrcianthes indifferens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrcianthes indifferens?
Myrcianthes indifferens
What is the common name of Myrcianthes indifferens?
Indifferent myrcianthes
What is the natural habitat of Myrcianthes indifferens?
Myrcianthes indifferens is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Myrcianthes genus
Myrcianthes borealis,
Myrcianthes bradeana,
Myrcianthes callicoma,
Myrcianthes cavalcantei,
Myrcianthes cisplatensis,
Myrcianthes coquimbensis,
Myrcianthes crebrifolia,
Myrcianthes discolor,
Myrcianthes esnardiana,
Myrcianthes ferreyrae,
Myrcianthes fimbriata,
Myrcianthes fragrans,
Myrcianthes gigantea,
Myrcianthes hallii,
Myrcianthes indifferens,
Myrcianthes karsteniana,
Myrcianthes lanosa,
Myrcianthes leucoxyla,
Myrcianthes lindleyana,
Myrcianthes mato,
Myrcianthes minimifolia,
Myrcianthes myrsinoides,
Myrcianthes oreophila,
Myrcianthes orthostemon,
Myrcianthes osteomeloides,
Myrcianthes pedersenii,
Myrcianthes prodigiosa,
Myrcianthes pseudomato,
Myrcianthes pungens,
Myrcianthes quinqueloba,
Myrcianthes rhopaloides,
Myrcianthes sessilis,
Myrcianthes storkii,
Myrcianthes monteucalyptoides,
Myrcianthes fajardensis,
Myrcianthes riparia,
Myrcianthes sanctae-martae,
Myrcianthes roncesvallensis,
Myrcianthes rubra,
Myrcianthes cisplatensis,
Myrcianthes alaternifolia,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,