Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
454374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 402 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453706

Common Names

  • Myrsine guianensis
  • Guianensis Myrsine
  • Myr's Guianensis

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Synonyms

  • Rapanea savannarum Pittier [unknown]
  • Rapanea glaucorubens Mez [unknown]
  • Rapanea guianensis Aubl. [unknown]
  • Rapanea guianensis andicola Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Rapanea guianensis calensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Rapanea guianensis bogotensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Myrsine baccata A.DC. [unknown]
  • Myrsine rapanea Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Myrsine brasiliensis Colla [unknown]
  • Myrsine maritima Casar. [unknown]
  • Samara guianensis (Aubl.) Sw. [unknown]
  • Caballeria coriacea G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Rapanea oblonga Pohl ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Rapanea umbrosa (Miq.) Mez [unknown]
  • Myrsine floribunda (Willd.) R.Br. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Samara floribunda Willd. [unknown]
  • Myrsine umbrosa Mart. [unknown]
  • Myrsine rapanea umbrosa (Mart.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Myrsine rapanea major Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Myrsine rapanea minor Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Myrsine rapanea subacuta A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Myrsine guianensis (also called Guianan Myrsine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in humid forests. The leaves are dark green and the flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrsine guianensis has small, white flowers with three petals that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in an alternate pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine guianensis is a terrestrial shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil and should be kept in partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Myrsine guianensis

Myrsine guianensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Myrsine guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine guianensis?

Myrsine guianensis

What is the common name of Myrsine guianensis?

Guianensis Myrsine

Where is Myrsine guianensis native to?

Jamaica

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2511870: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.