Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
coriifolia
ID:
744958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sleumer) Pipoly

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 66: 461 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744291

Common Names

  • Myrsine coriifolia
  • Leatherleaf Myrtle
  • Leatherleaf Tree

Searching for Myrsine coriifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Myrsine coriifolia (also called Coriifolia Myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine coriifolia is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrsine coriifolia is a small white or yellowish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

Searching for Myrsine coriifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine coriifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by taking cuttings in summer or by sowing seeds in spring. Seeds should be sown in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Myrsine coriifolia

Myrsine coriifolia can be found in the Caribbean.

Myrsine coriifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine coriifolia?

Myrsine coriifolia

What is the common name of Myrsine coriifolia?

Coriifolia Myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine coriifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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

Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.