Myrcia subterminalis
Myrcia subterminalis is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to the east of Brazil, and first described in 2015.[1]
| Myrcia subterminalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Myrcia |
| Species: | M. subterminalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Myrcia subterminalis M.F.Santos | |
Etymology
The species name refers to the plant's subterminal clusters of flowers.[2]
Description
Myrcia subterminalis is a tree that grows to between 3 and 15 metres tall. Leaves grow up to 14.5cm long and 5.9cm wide. Fruits are red with translucent spots, and up to 7mm wide, with up to 2 seeds.[2]
Distribution
This plant is found in mountain atlantic forests and semideciduous forests in Alagoas, Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Minas Gerais.[2]
Conservation status
Myrcia subterminalis is considered to be vulnerable due to its distribution and threatened habitat.[2]
References
- "Myrcia subterminalis M.F.Santos". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- Santos, Matheus F.; Lucas, Eve; Sano, Paulo T. (2015). "Five new South American species of Myrcia s.l. (Myrtaceae)". Phytotaxa. 234 (2): 159–171. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.234.2.6.
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