Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
poumensis
ID:
750166

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Schmid) Ricketson & Pipoly

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 631 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749499

Common Names

  • Myrsine poumensis
  • Poum myrsine
  • Poum myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Rapanea poumensis M.Schmid [unknown]

Description

Myrsine poumensis (also called Poum myrsine, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of New Caledonia. It grows up to 1.5m tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in lowland rainforest, and in montane forests up to 1000m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine poumensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrsine poumensis is a white to pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine poumensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Myrsine poumensis

Myrsine poumensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests of Central and South America.

Myrsine poumensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine poumensis?

Myrsine poumensis

What is the common name of Myrsine poumensis?

Mountain myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine poumensis?

Mountainous regions of New Caledonia

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

John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.
Maurice Schmid (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Schmid' in the authors string.
Jon M. Ricketson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricketson' in the authors string.