Status:
valid
Authors:
Ricketson & Pipoly
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Sida 18(3): 747. 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252857
Common Names
- Myrsine luae
- Luae Myrsine
- Luae Myrsine Tree
Description
Myrsine luae (also called Lu's Myrsine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to tropical regions in Asia and the Pacific. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Myrsine luae is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrsine luae has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrsine luae can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Myrsine luae
Myrsine luae is endemic to the island of Luzon, located in the Philippines.
Myrsine luae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrsine luae?
Myrsine luae
What is the natural habitat of Myrsine luae?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What is the flowering season of Myrsine luae?
It flowers in the spring months.
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,