Myrsine — 12 species
Botanical species in the genus Myrsine recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Myrsine africana
Myrsine africana
Family: Primulaceae
Cultivation
Myrsine africana is a plant of the drier tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to 3,800 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 30°c, but can tolerate 5 - 35°c. Plants can tolerate several degrees of short-lived frost if they are growing in a well drained soil in a position sheltered from drying winds.
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Myrsine australis
Myrsine australis
Family: Primulaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. Judging by its native range, however, it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas, especially if seed can be obtained from plants growing at higher elevations. The following notes are based on the general needs of this genus.
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Myrsine coriacea
Myrsine coriacea
Family: Primulaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the subtropics to the tropics, descending to lower elevations in the subtropics but rarely below 500 metres in the tropics and most commonly at elevations from 1,500 metres to over 3,000 metres. Grows best in a sunny position. Prefers a moist soil.
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Myrsine gardneriana
Myrsine gardneriana
Family: Primulaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Prefers a moist soil. A fairly slow-growing plant, usually smaller than 2.5 metres tall after 2 years from seed.
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Myrsine guianensis
Myrsine guianensis
Family: Primulaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position with partial to dense shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soils from sandy to clay; from moderately acid to moderately alkaline; and also somewhat saline. Established plants are very drought tolerant and can also tolerate short periods of waterlogging.
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Myrsine laetevirens
Myrsine laetevirens
Family: Primulaceae
Cultivation
A tree of the subtropics and tropics, generally found at elevations above 1,100 metres in tropical latitudes.
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Myrsine melanophloeos
Myrsine melanophloeos
Family: Primulaceae
Cultivation
Plants grow well in coastal areas where winds are strong. Established plants are fairly drought tolerant. A very variable species.
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Myrsine parvifolia
Myrsine parvifolia
Family: Primulaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Prefers a moist soil. Succeeds on sand dunes.
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Myrsine semiserrata
Myrsine semiserrata
Family: Primulaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is unlikely to succeed outdoors except in the mildest areas of the country. The plant can not tolerate waterlogged soils for long periods of time, nor severe drought conditions. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
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Myrsine umbellata
Myrsine umbellata
Family: Primulaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry to fairly wet soils. Tolerant of a wide range of soils.
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