Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
1268294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 574 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267632

Common Names

  • Myrsine sumatrana
  • Myrsine bracteata
  • Myrsine beccariana

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Description

Myrsine sumatrana (also called Sumatran Myrsine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single stem and is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are ovate in shape and have a glossy green color. The flowers are white and the fruits are small and round.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrsine sumatrana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine sumatrana is a small evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Myrsine sumatrana requires little maintenance and is drought-tolerant.

Where to Find Myrsine sumatrana

Myrsine sumatrana is native to tropical Asia.

Myrsine sumatrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine sumatrana?

Myrsine sumatrana

What is the family of Myrsine sumatrana?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Myrsine sumatrana?

Sumatran 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,