Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
altomontana
ID:
454377

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.F.Freitas & Kin.-Gouv.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 56(87): 67 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453709

Common Names

  • Myrsine altomontana
  • Altomontana Myrsine
  • Myr's Altomontana

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Description

Myrsine altomontana (also called Alton Mountain Myrsine, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It has a smooth, grayish bark and small, oval leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine altomontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrsine altomontana has small, white flowers with three petals that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in an alternate pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine altomontana is a small evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Myrsine altomontana

Myrsine altomontana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Myrsine altomontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine altomontana?

Myrsine altomontana

What is the common name of Myrsine altomontana?

Mountain myrsine

Where is Myrsine altomontana native to?

Western North America

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,

References

Luíza Sumiko Kinoshita-Gouvêa (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kin.-Gouv.' in the authors string.
Maria de Fátima Freitas (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Freitas' in the authors string.