Biology:Myrcia subterminalis

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Myrtaceae

Myrcia subterminalis
Scientific classification edit
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

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 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

Wikidata ☰ Q42749072 entry