Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 67: 65 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453242
Common Names
- Myrtopsis deplanchei
- Deplanche's Myrtopsis
- Deplanche's Myrtopsis
Description
Myrtopsis deplanchei (also called Myrtopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and small white flowers. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and grows in wet meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Myrtopsis deplanchei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrtopsis deplanchei has small, white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrtopsis deplanchei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Myrtopsis deplanchei
Myrtopsis deplanchei is native to the Caribbean region.
Myrtopsis deplanchei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrtopsis deplanchei?
Myrtopsis deplanchei
What is the common name of Myrtopsis deplanchei?
Deplanche's Myrtopsis
Where is Myrtopsis deplanchei found?
Myrtopsis deplanchei is found in the Caribbean, Central and South America
Species in the Myrtopsis genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,