Status:
valid
Authors:
Imkhan.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 81(10): 26 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448985
Common Names
- Myrsine miquelii
- Myrsine
- Miquelii
Synonyms
- Rapanea ovalifolia Mez [unknown]
Description
Myrsine miquelii (also called Miquel's Matipo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It grows up to 2 m tall and has small, leathery, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Myrsine miquelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and is a low maintenance plant. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating colds, coughs, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Myrsine miquelii are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrsine miquelii is a perennial plant that can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to a distance of about 30 cm (12 in) apart.
Where to Find Myrsine miquelii
Myrsine miquelii is native to India, and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Myrsine miquelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrsine miquelii?
Myrsine miquelii
What is the common name of Myrsine miquelii?
Miquel's Myrsine
What type of plant is Myrsine miquelii?
Evergreen shrub
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,