Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
1268720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1899: 104 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268058

Common Names

  • Myrsine papuana
  • Papuana Myrsine
  • Myrsine

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Description

Myrsine papuana (also called 'Papuan Myrsine', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Guinea. It has small, ovate leaves and grows to a height of about 2 m. It grows in moist, shady areas, in forests, and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrsine papuana has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine papuana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, warm location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Myrsine papuana

Myrsine papuana is native to New Guinea. It can be found in tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Myrsine papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine papuana?

Myrsine papuana

What is the common name of Myrsine papuana?

Papuan Myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine papuana?

Dry open grassland, scrub and woodland

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,