Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
449452

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 196 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448784

Common Names

  • Myrsine africana
  • Africana Myrsine
  • Africana Matipo

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Synonyms

  • Myrica montana Vahl [unknown]
  • Myrsine acuta Salisb. [unknown]
  • Myrsine rotundifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Myrsine scabra Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Myrsine glabra Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Samara potama Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Buxus dioica Forssk. [unknown]
  • Myrsine bifaria Wall. [unknown]
  • Myrsine bottensis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Myrsine africana retusa A.DC. [unknown]
  • Myrsine potama D.Don [unknown]
  • Myrsine africana bifaria (Wall.) Franch. [unknown]
  • Myrsine microphylla Hayata [unknown]
  • Myrsine vacciniifolia Hayata [unknown]
  • Myrsine africana africana [unknown]
  • Myrsine africana acuminata C.Y.Wu & C.Chen [unknown]
  • Rhamnus myrtillus H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Myrsine africana glandulosa J.M.Zhang [unknown]

Description

Myrsine africana (also called African Myrsine, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist grasslands and wetlands. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrsine africana is a small white or yellowish flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine africana is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The 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 soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Myrsine africana

Myrsine africana is native to South Africa.

Myrsine africana FAQ

What is the common name of Myrsine africana?

African Myrsine

What is the scientific name of African Myrsine?

Myrsine africana

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine africana?

Tropical forests in Africa

Species in the Myrsine genus

Myrsine villicaulis, Myrsine wrayi, Myrsine vaccinioides, Myrsine andersonii, Myrsine amorosoana, Myrsine africana, Myrsine adamsonii, Myrsine andina, Myrsine angusta, Myrsine argentea, Myrsine arenaria, Myrsine pedicellata, Myrsine pellucida, Myrsine parvula, Myrsine pellucidopunctata, Myrsine perreticulata, Myrsine pipolyi, Myrsine picturata, Myrsine miquelii, Myrsine minima, Myrsine oreophila, Myrsine oliveri, Myrsine nukuhivensis, Myrsine nubicola, Myrsine nitida, Myrsine naiuensis, Myrsine turquinensis, Myrsine rubiginosa, Myrsine rolletii, Myrsine richmondensis, Myrsine resinosa, Myrsine smithii, Myrsine serpenticola, Myrsine elata, Myrsine dependens, Myrsine cupuliformis, Myrsine cubana, Myrsine mezii, Myrsine cristalensis, Myrsine brownii, Myrsine coriacea, Myrsine loefgrenii, Myrsine maguireana, Myrsine melanophloeos, Myrsine medeciloae, Myrsine matensis, Myrsine maculata, Myrsine macrocarpa, Myrsine hosakae, Myrsine grantii,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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