Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.W.Moore) Fosberg & Sachet
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 21: 6 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267866
Common Names
- Clustered Myrsine
- Clustered Myrsine
- Clustered Myrsine
Description
Myrsine fasciculata (also called 'Clustered Myrsine' and 'Myrsine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Pacific Islands, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to seasonally dry forest.
Uses & Benefits
Myrsine fasciculata is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as headaches, insomnia, and anxiety.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Myrsine fasciculata are small and white, with four petals and four sepals. The fruit is a small, black berry, containing several seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrsine fasciculata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Myrsine fasciculata
Myrsine fasciculata can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Myrsine fasciculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrsine fasciculata?
Myrsine fasciculata
What is the common name of Myrsine fasciculata?
Fascicled myrsine
What is the natural habitat of Myrsine fasciculata?
Mountain forests, shrublands, and grasslands
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,