Myrcia ascendens
Myrcia ascendens is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to Bahia in north-east Brazil, and first described in 2015.[1]
| 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 | |
Etymology
The species name refers to the pattern of the plant's branches, which are mostly all held straight upwards.[2]
Description
Myrcia ascendens is a shrub or small tree that grows to between 1 and 3 metres tall. Leaves grow up to 16mm long and 5mm wide. Fruits are red, up to 6mm wide with up to 2 seeds.[2]
Distribution
This plant has only been found on rock outcrops close to rivers, in the municipal park of Mucugê, and the Serra de São Pedro.[2]
Conservation status
Myrcia ascendens is considered to be critically endangered due to its limited distribution.[2]
References
- "Myrcia ascendens M.F.Santos". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- 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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