Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mez) Pipoly
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 17: 7 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448795
Common Names
- Myrsine andina
- Andina Myrsine
- Andina Matipo
Synonyms
- Rapanea andina Mez [unknown]
Description
Myrsine andina (also called Andean Matipo, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myrsine andina has been used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak, as well as for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrsine andina 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 andina
Myrsine andina is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Myrsine andina FAQ
What is the common name of Myrsine andina?
Andean Myrsine
What is the scientific name of Andean Myrsine?
Myrsine andina
What is the natural habitat of Myrsine andina?
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,