Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mez) Otegui
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Candollea 53: 146 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248318
Common Names
- Myrsine
- Wettsteinii
- Myrsine
Description
Myrsine wettsteinii (also called Wettstein's myrsine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in coastal scrub and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myrsine wettsteinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as an edible plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrsine wettsteinii has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrsine wettsteinii is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, sunny environment with well-draining soil. The soil should be slightly acidic, with a pH of 5.5-7.0.
Where to Find Myrsine wettsteinii
Myrsine wettsteinii can be found in Mexico.
Myrsine wettsteinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrsine wettsteinii?
Myrsine wettsteinii
What is the common name of Myrsine wettsteinii?
Wettstein's Myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Myrsine wettsteinii?
It is found in moist forests in the Mediterranean region
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
Marisa Otegui: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otegui' in the authors string.