Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pellucida
ID:
449636

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 664 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448968

Common Names

  • Myrsine pellucida
  • Myrsine
  • Pellucida

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Synonyms

  • Manglilla pellucida (Ruiz & Pav.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Caballeria pellucida Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Rapanea pellucida (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez [unknown]

Description

Myrsine pellucida (also called Pellucid 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 pellucida 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 pellucida are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine pellucida 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 pellucida

Myrsine pellucida can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Myrsine pellucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine pellucida?

Myrsine pellucida

What is the family of Myrsine pellucida?

Myrsinaceae

What is the common name of Myrsine pellucida?

Pellucid 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2503030: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.