Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
fajardensis
ID:
1086837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086175



Common Names

  • Myrcianthes Fajardensis
  • Fajardensis
  • Fajardensis Tree


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Description

Myrcianthes fajardensis (also called Fajardo's myrcianthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It typically grows in wet forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Myrcianthes fajardensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. The leaves are also used to make a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrcianthes fajardensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrcianthes fajardensis is a shrub or small tree native to Puerto Rico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Myrcianthes fajardensis

Myrcianthes fajardensis is native to Puerto Rico and can be found in the El Yunque National Forest.

Species in the Myrcianthes genus

Myrcianthes borealis, Myrcianthes bradeana, Myrcianthes callicoma, Myrcianthes cavalcantei, Myrcianthes cisplatensis, Myrcianthes coquimbensis, Myrcianthes crebrifolia, Myrcianthes discolor, Myrcianthes esnardiana, Myrcianthes ferreyrae, Myrcianthes fimbriata, Myrcianthes fragrans, Myrcianthes gigantea, Myrcianthes hallii, Myrcianthes indifferens, Myrcianthes karsteniana, Myrcianthes lanosa, Myrcianthes leucoxyla, Myrcianthes lindleyana, Myrcianthes mato, Myrcianthes minimifolia, Myrcianthes myrsinoides, Myrcianthes oreophila, Myrcianthes orthostemon, Myrcianthes osteomeloides, Myrcianthes pedersenii, Myrcianthes prodigiosa, Myrcianthes pseudomato, Myrcianthes pungens, Myrcianthes quinqueloba, Myrcianthes rhopaloides, Myrcianthes sessilis, Myrcianthes storkii, Myrcianthes monteucalyptoides, Myrcianthes fajardensis, Myrcianthes riparia, Myrcianthes sanctae-martae, Myrcianthes roncesvallensis, Myrcianthes rubra, Myrcianthes cisplatensis, Myrcianthes alaternifolia,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22101780: Based on the initial data import
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.