Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
monteucalyptoides
ID:
922624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Proença & L.V.S.Jenn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 49 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921959

Common Names

  • Myrcianthes monteucalyptoides
  • Monteucalyptoides Myrcia
  • Monteucalyptoides Myrcia-grass

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Description

Myrcianthes monteucalyptoides (also called Monteucalyptoides myrcianthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Brazil. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myrcianthes monteucalyptoides is a small tree native to the Caribbean. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrcianthes monteucalyptoides has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrcianthes monteucalyptoides is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Myrcianthes monteucalyptoides

Myrcianthes monteucalyptoides can be found in Brazil.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467580: Based on the initial data import
Carolyn Elinore Barnes Proença (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proença' in the authors string.
Laura Victoria Stephanie Jennings (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.V.S.Jenn.' in the authors string.