Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
orthostemon
ID:
248710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Berg) Grifo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 45: 1257 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248042

Common Names

  • Myrcianthes orthostemon
  • Orthostemon Myrcianthes
  • Myrcianthes Orthostemon

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Description

Myrcianthes orthostemon (also called Orthostemon 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 orthostemon 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 orthostemon is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrcianthes orthostemon 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 orthostemon

Myrcianthes orthostemon is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Myrcianthes orthostemon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrcianthes orthostemon?

Myrcianthes orthostemon

What is the common name of Myrcianthes orthostemon?

Straight-stamen myrcianthes

What is the natural habitat of Myrcianthes orthostemon?

Myrcianthes orthostemon 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-131763: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.
F.T. Grifo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grifo' in the authors string.