Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
449766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jackes

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 18: 414 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449098

Common Names

  • Maculata Myrsine
  • Spotted Myrtle
  • Mountain Box

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Description

Myrsine maculata (also called Spotted Myrsine, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine maculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrsine maculata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine maculata is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and should be placed in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Myrsine maculata

Myrsine maculata is found in the Canary Islands.

Myrsine maculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine maculata?

Myrsine maculata

What is the common name of Myrsine maculata?

Spotted myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine maculata?

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,