Myrcia ascendens
| Myrcia ascendens | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Myrcia |
| Species: | M. ascendens |
| Binomial name | |
| Myrcia ascendens M.F.Santos | |
Myrcia ascendens is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to Bahia in north-east Brazil. It was described in 2015.[1]
Etymology
The species name refers to the growth pattern of the plant's branches, which are predominantly held upright.[2]
Description
Myrcia ascendens is a shrub or small tree that typically grows between 1 and 3 metres (3 ft 3 in and 9 ft 10 in) in height. Its leaves can reach up to 16 mm (0.63 in) in length and 5 mm (0.20 in) in width. The fruits are red, up to 6mm in diameter, and contain up to two seeds.[2]
Distribution
This species has been recorded only on rock outcrops near rivers, within the municipal park of Mucugê, and the Serra de São Pedro.[2]
Conservation status
Myrcia ascendens is classified as Critically Endangered due to its limited distribution.[2]
References
- ↑ "Myrcia ascendens M.F.Santos". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 Santos, Matheus F.; Lucas, Eve; Sano, Paulo T. (2015). "Five new South American species of Myrcia s.l. (Myrtaceae)". Phytotaxa. 234 (2): 159–171. Bibcode:2015Phytx.234..159S. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.234.2.6.