Myrcianthes rubra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
1553537
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Holst & M.L.Kawas.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 95: 148. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033314
Common Names
- Myrcianthes rubra
- Rubra Myrcia
- Rubra Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrcianthes rubra (also called Myrcianthes rubra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myrcianthes rubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrcianthes rubra is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrcianthes rubra is a perennial shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring, and cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Myrcianthes rubra
Myrcianthes rubra is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in wet forests.
Myrcianthes rubra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrcianthes rubra?
Myrcianthes rubra
What type of grass is Myrcianthes rubra?
It is a perennial bunchgrass
Where is Myrcianthes rubra found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,