Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cruciata
ID:
1240855

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Philipson) Pipoly

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Sida 17: 130 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240193

Common Names

  • Myrsine cruciata
  • Cross-veined Myrsine
  • Cross-veined Myrsine Shrub

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Description

Myrsine cruciata (also called Cross-veined Myrtle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to China and is found in the East Asian temperate forests. It is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine cruciata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrsine cruciata has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine cruciata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -7°C (20°F).

Where to Find Myrsine cruciata

Myrsine cruciata is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Myrsine cruciata FAQ

What is the common name of Myrsine cruciata?

Cross-leaved Matipo

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine cruciata?

Lowland and montane forests of New Zealand

What is the scientific classification of Myrsine cruciata?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Apiales, Family: Myrsinaceae, Genus: Myrsine, Species: M. cruciata

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-50106502: Based on the initial data import
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.