Myrcia subterminalis
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| Myrcia subterminalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Myrcia |
| Species: | M. subterminalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Myrcia subterminalis M.F.Santos | |
Myrcia subterminalis is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to the east of Brazil, and first described in 2015.[1]
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]
