Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
myricifolia
ID:
577622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1875: 125 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576954



Common Names

  • Myricifolia
  • Myrica-Leaved Lime
  • Myrica-Leaved Limeberry


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Synonyms

  • Byrsonima myricifolia eglandulosa Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima myricifolia glandulifera Nied. [unknown]

Description

Byrsonima myricifolia (also called Wax Myrtle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. This plant typically grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima myricifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Byrsonima myricifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima myricifolia is a shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be planted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Byrsonima myricifolia

Byrsonima myricifolia is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is widely available in nurseries and garden centers.

Byrsonima myricifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima myricifolia?

Byrsonima myricifolia

What is the common name of Byrsonima myricifolia?

Bay cedar

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima myricifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Byrsonima genus

Byrsonima homeieri, Byrsonima aerugo, Byrsonima affinis, Byrsonima altissima, Byrsonima alvimii, Byrsonima amoena, Byrsonima arbutifolia, Byrsonima arctostaphyloides, Byrsonima arthropoda, Byrsonima baccae, Byrsonima bahiana, Byrsonima basiliana, Byrsonima basiloba, Byrsonima bicorniculata, Byrsonima brachybotrya, Byrsonima brachystachya, Byrsonima bracteata, Byrsonima bronweniana, Byrsonima bucidifolia, Byrsonima bumeliifolia, Byrsonima cacaophila, Byrsonima carraoana, Byrsonima chalcophylla, Byrsonima christianeae, Byrsonima chrysophylla, Byrsonima cinerea, Byrsonima cipoensis, Byrsonima clausseniana, Byrsonima coccolobifolia, Byrsonima concinna, Byrsonima coniophylla, Byrsonima cordifolia, Byrsonima correifolia, Byrsonima cowanii, Byrsonima crassa, Byrsonima crassifolia, Byrsonima crispa, Byrsonima cuprea, Byrsonima cydoniifolia, Byrsonima dealbata, Byrsonima decipiens, Byrsonima densa, Byrsonima dubia, Byrsonima duckeana, Byrsonima duidana, Byrsonima eriopoda, Byrsonima eugeniifolia, Byrsonima euryphylla, Byrsonima fanshawei, Byrsonima fernandezii,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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