Myrianthus — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Myrianthus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Myrianthus arboreus
Myrianthus arboreus
Family: Urticaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moderate elevations in the moist tropics, being found from 700 - 1,200 metres. It is found in areas where the mean annual temperature is in the range 16 - 26°c and the mean annual rainfall is 1,400 - 4,000mm. Prefers a damp soil.
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Edible
Myrianthus holstii
Myrianthus holstii
Family: Urticaceae
Cultivation
The plant can be coppiced and also produces root suckers. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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