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Myrcia subterminalis M. F. Santos

Myrcia subterminalis

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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

  1. ^ "Myrcia subterminalis M.F.Santos". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d 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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Myrcia subterminalis: Brief Summary

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Myrcia subterminalis is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to the east of Brazil, and first described in 2015.

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