Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
dumbeaensis
ID:
750135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Schmid) Ricketson & Pipoly

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 629 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749468

Common Names

  • Myrsine Dumbeaensis
  • Dumbea Myrsine
  • Myrsine Dumbea

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Description

Myrsine dumbeaensis (also called 'Dumbeaensis Myrsine', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Caledonia. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in humid forests and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine dumbeaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrsine dumbeaensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine dumbeaensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Myrsine dumbeaensis

Myrsine dumbeaensis can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Myrsine dumbeaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine dumbeaensis?

Myrsine dumbeaensis

What is the common name of Myrsine dumbeaensis?

Dumbea Myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine dumbeaensis?

Tropical moist forests of Central America

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

John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.
Maurice Schmid (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Schmid' in the authors string.
Jon M. Ricketson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricketson' in the authors string.