Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ouameniensis
ID:
751003

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Schmid) Ricketson & Pipoly

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 631 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750336

Common Names

  • Ouameniensis Myrsine
  • Ouameniensis Myrsinopsis
  • Ouameniensis Myrsine

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Description

Myrsine ouameniensis (also called Ouameni Myrsine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has an erect stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and glabrous. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine ouameniensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Myrsine ouameniensis are small and yellow, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine ouameniensis is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist soils and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils.

Where to Find Myrsine ouameniensis

Myrsine ouameniensis can be found in the forests of Madagascar.

Myrsine ouameniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine ouameniensis?

Myrsine ouameniensis

What is the common name of Myrsine ouameniensis?

Ouameni Myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine ouameniensis?

Dry forests of Madagascar

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

John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.
Maurice Schmid (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Schmid' in the authors string.
Jon M. Ricketson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricketson' in the authors string.