Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
fosi
ID:
747461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Pl. Lebialem Highlands : 59 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746794

Common Names

  • Myrianthus fosi
  • Fosi's Myrianthus
  • Fosi Myrianthus

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Description

Myrianthus fosi (also called 'Fosi's Myrianthus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myrianthus fosi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrianthus fosi is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrianthus fosi is a hardy shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained medium. The seedlings should be kept moist and protected from frost.

Where to Find Myrianthus fosi

Myrianthus fosi is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.

Myrianthus fosi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrianthus fosi?

Myrianthus fosi

What type of plant is Myrianthus fosi?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae.

Where is Myrianthus fosi found?

It is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo.

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

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