Myrcia ascendens
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| Myrcia ascendens | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Myrcia |
| Species: | M. ascendens |
| Binomial name | |
| Myrcia ascendens M.F.Santos | |
Myrcia ascendens is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to Bahia in north-east Brazil. It was described in 2015.[1]
The species name refers to the growth pattern of the plant's branches, which are predominantly held upright.[2]
Description
Myrcia ascendens is a shrub or small tree that typically grows between 1 and 3 metres in height. Its leaves can reach up to 16mm in length and 5mm in width. The fruits are red, up to 6mm in diameter, and contain up to two seeds.[2]
