Myrsine ireneae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ireneae
ID:
449790
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jackes
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 18: 416 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449122
Common Names
- Myrsine ireneae
- Irene's Myrsine
- Irene's Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrsine ireneae (also called Irene's 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 ireneae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Myrsine ireneae sub. curvata JackesFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrsine ireneae has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrsine ireneae 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 ireneae
Myrsine ireneae is found in the Canary Islands.
Myrsine ireneae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrsine ireneae?
Myrsine ireneae
What is the common name of Myrsine ireneae?
Irene's myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Myrsine ireneae?
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
Betsy Rivers Jackes (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jackes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77070431-1: Based on the initial data import