Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
amorosoana
ID:
449449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pipoly

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Sida 17: 126 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448781

Common Names

  • Myrsine amorosoana
  • Amorosoana Myrsine
  • Amorosoana Matipo

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Synonyms

  • Rapanea retusa Merr. [unknown]

Description

Myrsine amorosoana (also called Amoroso's 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 amorosoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine amorosoana 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 amorosoana

Myrsine amorosoana is native to South Africa.

Myrsine amorosoana FAQ

What is the common name of Myrsine amorosoana?

Amoroso's Myrsine

What is the scientific name of Amoroso's Myrsine?

Myrsine amorosoana

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine amorosoana?

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,

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