Myrcia rupestris

Myrcia rupestris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Myrcia
Species:
M. rupestris
Binomial name
Myrcia rupestris
M.F.Santos

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

Etymology

The species name refers to the plant's rocky habitat.[2]

Description

Myrcia rupestris is a shrub or small tree that grows to between 0.5 and 3 metres tall. Leaves grow up to 26mm long and 9mm wide. Fruits grow up to 5mm wide with up to 2 seeds.[2]

Distribution

This plant has only been found on rock outcrops in Minas Gerais.[2]

Conservation status

Myrcia rupestris is considered to be endangered due to its limited distribution.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Myrcia rupestris 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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