Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 19: 466 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371927
Common Names
- Myrrhidendron Donnellsmithii
- Donnellsmithii Myrrhidendron
- Donnellsmithi Myrrhidendron
Description
Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii (also called 'Donnell Smith's myrrhidendron', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Costa Rica. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii has been used as a medicinal herb for treating digestive problems, as a natural dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii
Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii?
Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii
What is the family of Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Myrrhidendron donnellsmithii?
Donnell-Smith's Myrrhidendron
Species in the Myrrhidendron genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,