Myrcia subterminalis
| Myrcia subterminalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Myrcia |
| Species: | M. subterminalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Myrcia subterminalis M.F.Santos | |
Myrcia subterminalis is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to the east of Brazil, and first described in 2015.[1]
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 (9.8 and 49 ft) tall. Leaves grow up to 14.5 cm (5.7 in) long and 5.9 cm (2.3 in) wide. Fruits are red with translucent spots, and up to 7 mm 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.
- 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.