Myrsine pedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedicellata
ID:
449632
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jackes
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 18: 420 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448964
Common Names
- Myrsine pedicellata
- Myrsine
- Pedicellata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrsine pedicellata (also called Pedicellate Myrsine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 4 m in height and has oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myrsine pedicellata 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 pedicellata are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrsine pedicellata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Myrsine pedicellata
Myrsine pedicellata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Myrsine pedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrsine pedicellata?
Myrsine pedicellata
What is the family of Myrsine pedicellata?
Myrsinaceae
What is the common name of Myrsine pedicellata?
Pedicellate Myrsine
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
Betsy Rivers Jackes (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jackes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77070433-1: Based on the initial data import