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General Information

Myrsine guianensis is an evergreen shrub or tree with an open, narrow crown; it can grow up to 7.5 metres tall. The straight bole can be 8 - 15cm in diameter[]. Older plants often become spreading and woody with numerous trunks[].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood. It is grown as an ornamental and hedge, valued mainly for its attractive foliage and fruit display[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas; C. America - Panama to Mexico; Caribbean Trinidad to Florida

Habitat

Moist and dry limestone forests[]. The lee side of coastal upland plant communities, where soil is sandy with shell fragments and often poorly drained; also in Baldcypress swamps among other wet site tolerant plants[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	6.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a position with partial to dense shade[]. Tolerant of a wide range of soils from sandy to clay; from moderately acid to moderately alkaline; and also somewhat saline[]. Established plants are very drought tolerant and can also tolerate short periods of waterlogging[].
Usually a dioecious species, though bisexual flowers are sometimes found. Generally, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

Plants can be trimmed to form a hedge[].

Other Uses

The light brown wood is hard and strong. It is used chiefly for posts[].

Propagation

Seed -

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