Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
1326368

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Ricketson & Pipoly

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 471 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338822

Common Names

  • Many-Flowered Myrsine
  • Mountain Box
  • Kapuka

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Description

Myrsine polyantha (also called Many-flowered Myrsine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has oval leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine polyantha is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak, and its wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrsine polyantha has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine polyantha is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated by offsets or seeds. It prefers well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Myrsine polyantha

Myrsine polyantha is native to the island of New Guinea in Indonesia. It can be found in lowland rainforests and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Papua and West Papua.

Myrsine polyantha FAQ

What is the common name of Myrsine polyantha?

Many-flowered Myrsine

What is the light requirement of Myrsine polyantha?

Bright, indirect light

What is the watering requirement of Myrsine polyantha?

Water when the soil is dry to the touch

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

Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.
Jon M. Ricketson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricketson' in the authors string.