Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ceylanica
ID:
1250769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Wadhwa

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Revis. Handb. Fl. Ceylon 13: 161 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250107

Common Names

  • Myrsine ceylanica
  • Myrsine
  • Ceylanica

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Description

Myrsine ceylanica (also called Ceylon Myrsine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has an upright habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine ceylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrsine ceylanica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine ceylanica is an evergreen shrub native to India. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Myrsine ceylanica

Myrsine ceylanica is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Myrsine ceylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine ceylanica?

Myrsine ceylanica

What is the common name of Myrsine ceylanica?

Ceylonese Myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine ceylanica?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in ravines.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50153494: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Brij Mohan Wadhwa (1933-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wadhwa' in the authors string.