Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
bissei
ID:
449782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Panfet

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33: 175 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449114

Common Names

  • Myrsine bissei
  • Myrsine
  • Bissei

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Description

Myrsine bissei (also called Bisse's Myrsine, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in alpine and subalpine habitats, such as rocky outcrops and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine bissei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrsine bissei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine bissei is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of 1 to 2 m and has glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil, and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings will usually emerge within a few weeks.

Where to Find Myrsine bissei

Myrsine bissei is found in the Canary Islands.

Myrsine bissei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine bissei?

Myrsine bissei

What is the common name of Myrsine bissei?

Bisse's myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine bissei?

It is found in rocky areas, dry forests, and coastal scrub in South 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,