Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
gracilissima
ID:
449779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg & Sachet

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 21: 6 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449111

Common Names

  • Myrsine gracilissima
  • Myrsine
  • Gracilissima

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Description

Myrsine gracilissima (also called Slender Myrsine, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in alpine and subalpine habitats, such as rocky outcrops and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine gracilissima is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrsine gracilissima is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine gracilissima is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of 1 to 2 m and has glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil, and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings will usually emerge within a few weeks.

Where to Find Myrsine gracilissima

Myrsine gracilissima is found in the Canary Islands.

Myrsine gracilissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine gracilissima?

Myrsine gracilissima

What is the common name of Myrsine gracilissima?

Graceful myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine gracilissima?

It is found in rocky areas, dry forests, and coastal scrub in South Africa.

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

Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
Marie-Hélène Sachet (1922-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sachet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:589130-1: Based on the initial data import