Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
trinitatis
ID:
1085962

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 108 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085300

Common Names

  • Myrsine trinitatis
  • Trinidad Myrsine
  • Trinidad Islands Myrsine

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Description

Myrsine trinitatis (also called Trinidad myrtle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a small evergreen tree native to Trinidad and Tobago. It grows in tropical lowland and montane forests, usually near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine trinitatis is used as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrsine trinitatis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings have an oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine trinitatis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Myrsine trinitatis

Myrsine trinitatis can be found in Trinidad and Tobago.

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,