Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrtoidea
ID:
453908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 67: 66 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453240



Common Names

  • Myrtopsis Myrtoidea
  • Myrtoidea Myrtopsis
  • Myrtoidea Myrtle


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Description

Myrtopsis myrtoidea (also called Myrtle-like Myrtopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to South America, where it is found in wet montane forests. It is a shade-tolerant species and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myrtopsis myrtoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrtopsis myrtoidea has small, white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrtopsis myrtoidea 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 myrtoidea

Myrtopsis myrtoidea is native to the Caribbean region.

Myrtopsis myrtoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrtopsis myrtoidea?

Myrtopsis myrtoidea

What is the common name of Myrtopsis myrtoidea?

Myrtle-like Myrtopsis

What is the natural habitat of Myrtopsis myrtoidea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

References

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774457-1: Based on the initial data import