Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
myrsinites
ID:
836886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 95 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836221

Common Names

  • Chaetocarpus myrsinites
  • Myrsinites Chaetocarpus
  • Myrsinite Chaetocarpus

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Description

Chaetocarpus myrsinites (also called Myrsinite chaetocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetocarpus myrsinites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetocarpus myrsinites has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetocarpus myrsinites can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Chaetocarpus myrsinites

Chaetocarpus myrsinites is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Species in the Peraceae family

Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus, Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis,

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