Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
1270485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Herb. Fl. Bras. : 1193 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269823

Common Names

  • Myrsine lancifolia
  • Lancifolia Myrsine
  • Lancifolia's Myrsine

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Description

Myrsine lancifolia (also called Lance-Leaved Myrsine, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the mountains of South America. It grows in moist forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its thick, woody stems.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine lancifolia is an ornamental plant that can be used to create a lush, tropical look in gardens. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Myrsine lancifolia are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a reddish stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine lancifolia can be propagated from cuttings or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11.

Where to Find Myrsine lancifolia

Myrsine lancifolia is native to the western United States and is found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

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,