Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
vescoi
ID:
1268571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Polynésie Franç. : 119 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267909

Common Names

  • Myrsine Vescoi
  • Vescoi Myrsine
  • Vescoi

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Description

Myrsine vescoi (also called 'Vesco's Myrsine' and 'Myrsine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Pacific Islands, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to seasonally dry forest.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine vescoi is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as headaches, insomnia, and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Myrsine vescoi are small and white, with four petals and four sepals. The fruit is a small, black berry, containing several seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine vescoi can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Myrsine vescoi

Myrsine vescoi is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Myrsine vescoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine vescoi?

Myrsine vescoi

What is the common name of Myrsine vescoi?

Vesco's myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine vescoi?

Mountain forests, shrublands, and grasslands

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,