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Myrcia costeira M. F. Santos

Myrcia costeira ( Inglês )

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Myrcia costeira is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to the south and south-east of Brazil, and first described in 2015.[1]

Etymology

The species name refers its coastal forest habitat.[2]

Description

Myrcia costeira is a tree that grows to between 2 and 12 metres tall. Leaves grow up to 5.4cm long and 2.7cm wide. Fruits are red, up to 10mm wide with up to 3 seeds.[2]

Distribution

This plant occurs in atlantic forests, between São Paulo (state) and Rio Grande do Sul.[2]

Conservation status

Myrcia costeira is considered to be vulnerable due to threats to its habitat from urbanisation.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Myrcia costeira 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 costeira: Brief Summary ( Inglês )

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

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