Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
fosbergii
ID:
1225736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hosaka

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 16: 46 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225074

Common Names

  • Myrsine Fosbergii
  • Myrsine Fosberg
  • Myrsine Fosberg's

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Description

Myrsine fosbergii (also called Fosberg's Myrsine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands, forests, and meadows. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape and the flowers are white or yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine fosbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrsine fosbergii is a small, white, star-shaped structure with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped structure with a long, thin tail. The seedling is a small, green, round-shaped structure with a long, thin tail.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine fosbergii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Myrsine fosbergii

Myrsine fosbergii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Myrsine fosbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine fosbergii?

Myrsine fosbergii

What is the common name of Myrsine fosbergii?

Fosberg's Myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine fosbergii?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the Himalayas

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,