Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
wawraea
ID:
1086158

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Hosaka

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 16: 36 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085496

Common Names

  • Wawra's Myrtle
  • Wawra's Myrsine
  • Wawra's Maesa

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Description

Myrsine wawraea (also called Wawra's Myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has leathery, oblong leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine wawraea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Myrsine wawraea are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine wawraea is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Myrsine wawraea

Myrsine wawraea is found in the Hawaiian islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Lanai.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22000566: Based on the initial data import
Edward Yataro Hosaka (1907-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosaka' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.