Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1268455

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 184 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267793

Common Names

  • Mountain Myrsine
  • Mountain Myrsine
  • Mountain Myrsine

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Description

Myrsine montana (also called Mountain Myrsine, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Primulaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall and is native to the southeastern United States. It is found in moist, montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine montana is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as headaches, insomnia, and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrsine montana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine montana is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Myrsine montana

Myrsine montana can be found in the temperate forests of North America and Europe.

Myrsine montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine montana?

Myrsine montana

What is the common name of Myrsine montana?

Mountain myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine montana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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,