Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
magnoliifolia
ID:
1275500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) Alain

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 21(2): 142 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274838

Common Names

  • Myrsine Magnoliifolia
  • Magnoliifolia Myrsine
  • Myrsine of Magnoliifolia

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Description

Myrsine magnoliifolia (also called Magnolia-leaved Myrsine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine magnoliifolia is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a food plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrsine magnoliifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine magnoliifolia is a species of shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, shady area. Seeds should be sown in a moist, shady area and kept moist until they germinate. The plant prefers acidic soil and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Myrsine magnoliifolia

Myrsine magnoliifolia is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, and Yunnan.

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-50275792: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.