Myrsine grantii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grantii
ID:
449777
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fosberg & Sachet
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 21: 7 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449109
Common Names
- Myrsine grantii
- Myrsine
- Grantii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrsine grantii (also called Grant's Myrsine, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myrsine grantii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Myrsine grantii var. toviiensis Fosberg & SachetFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrsine grantii 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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Myrsine grantii 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 grantii
Myrsine grantii is found in the Canary Islands.
Myrsine grantii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrsine grantii?
Myrsine grantii
What is the common name of Myrsine grantii?
Grant's myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Myrsine grantii?
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:589131-1: Based on the initial data import