Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
449747

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 4: 511 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449079

Common Names

  • Coriacea Myrsine
  • Leathery Myrtle
  • Mountain Box

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Synonyms

  • Rapanea microcalyx (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Rapanea myrioides (Schltdl.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Rapanea paulensis (A.DC.) Mez [unknown]
  • Rapanea rufa Lundell [unknown]
  • Rapanea ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez [unknown]
  • Rapanea ambigua Mez [unknown]
  • Rapanea coriacea (Sw.) Mez [unknown]
  • Rapanea vestita (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Rapanea schwackeana Mez [unknown]
  • Myrsine vestita Lundell [unknown]
  • Myrsine berteroi A.DC. [unknown]
  • Manglilla ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Myrsine paulensis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Myrsine myricoides Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Myrsine microcalyx Lundell [unknown]
  • Myrsine rufa (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Myrsine capororoca Casar. [unknown]
  • Myrsine guatemalensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Samara coriacea (Sw.) Sw. [unknown]
  • Anguillaria coriacea (Sw.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Ardisia coriacea Sw. [unknown]
  • Ardisia coriacea berteriana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Caballeria ferruginea Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Myrsine salicifolia A.DC. [unknown]
  • Rapanea mandonii Mez [unknown]
  • Myrsine tomentosa C.Presl [unknown]
  • Rapanea jelskii Mez [unknown]
  • Myrsine jelskii Zahlbr. [unknown]
  • Myrsine ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Myrsine flocculosa Mart. [unknown]
  • Myrsine laeta A.DC. [unknown]
  • Myrsine popayanensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Myrsine coriacea coriacea [unknown]
  • Samara saligna Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Myrsine viridis Rusby [unknown]
  • Myrsine rufescens A.DC. [unknown]
  • Myrsine saligna (Willd.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Tinus coriacea (Sw.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus guadelupensis (Duchass. ex Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Myrsine rufescens angustifolia A.DC. [unknown]
  • Rapanea ferruginea spathulata Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Myrsine coriacea (also called Leathery Myrsine, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Myrsine coriacea sub. reticulata (Steyerm.) Pipoly
Myrsine coriacea sub. nigrescens (Lundell) Ricketson & Pipoly

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrsine coriacea 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 coriacea is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and should be placed in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Myrsine coriacea

Myrsine coriacea is found in the Canary Islands.

Myrsine coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine coriacea?

Myrsine coriacea

What is the common name of Myrsine coriacea?

Coriaceous myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine coriacea?

Myrsine coriacea is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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 kew-2503287: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.