Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
knudsenii
ID:
1086148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rock) Hosaka

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 16: 66 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085486

Common Names

  • Knudsen's Myrtle
  • Knudsen's Myrsine
  • Knudsen's Maesa

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Description

Myrsine knudsenii (also called Knudsen's Myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has leathery, oblong leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine knudsenii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Myrsine knudsenii are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine knudsenii is a perennial shrub that is native to Madagascar. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Myrsine knudsenii

Myrsine knudsenii can be found in the Hawaiian islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Lanai.

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 tro-22000550: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Rock (1884-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rock' in the authors string.
Edward Yataro Hosaka (1907-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosaka' in the authors string.