Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
peregrina
ID:
1268639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Pipoly

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Sida 17: 136 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267977

Common Names

  • Myrsine peregrina
  • Peregrina Myrsine
  • Myrsine

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Description

Microtropis malipoensis (also called Malipo microtropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Celastraceae family. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, with a maximum height of 2 meters, and has small, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine peregrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrsine peregrina has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine peregrina is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Myrsine peregrina

Myrsine peregrina is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Myrsine peregrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine peregrina?

Myrsine peregrina

What is the family of Myrsine peregrina?

Myrsinaceae

What is the common name of Myrsine peregrina?

Peregrine 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 tro-50229377: Based on the initial data import
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.