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'''''Myrsine''''' is a genus of flowering plants, the nominate genus of the family [[Myrsinaceae]]. It is found nearly worldwide, primarily in [[tropical]] and [[subtropical]] areas. It contains several hundred species including several notable radiations, such as the '''matipo''' of [[New Zealand]] and the '''kōlea''' of [[Hawaii|Hawai{{okina}}i]]. In the [[United States]], members of this genus are known as '''colicwood'''. |
'''''Myrsine''''' is a genus of flowering plants, the nominate genus of the family [[Myrsinaceae]]. It is found nearly worldwide, primarily in [[tropical]] and [[subtropical]] areas. It contains several hundred species including several notable radiations, such as the '''matipo''' of [[New Zealand]] and the '''kōlea''' of [[Hawaii|Hawai{{okina}}i]]. In the [[United States]], members of this genus are known as '''colicwood'''. |
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The leathery, [[evergreen]] leaves are simple and alternate, with smooth margins and without [[stipule]]s. The one-seeded, in[[dehiscent]] fruit is a thin-fleshed globose [[drupe]]. The flowers and fruits often do not develop till after leaf fall and thus appear naked on the branches. The fruits often do not mature until the year after flowering. The [[sepal|calyx]] and [[carpel|style]] are long persistent. |
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The New Zealand native plants formerly included in the genera ''Rapanea'' and ''Suttonia'' have now been included in ''Myrsine''. Note that "Black Matipo" ''([[Pittosporum tenuifolium]])'' is not related to ''Myrsine''. |
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In addition to the New Zealand ''Myrsine'' species, there are dozens of species found in this genus elsewhere in the world. Some species, especially ''M. africana'', are grown as ornamental shrubs. |
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==Species== |
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* ''[[Myrsine aquilonia]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine argentea]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine australis]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine brachyclada]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine chathamica]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine coxii]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine divaricata]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine kermadecensis]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine neo-zealandensiss]]'' = ''[[Myrsine montana|M. montana]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine nummularia]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine oliveri]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine salicina]]'' |
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* ''[[Myrsine umbricola]]'' |
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== References == |
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*[http://nzflora.landcareresearch.co.nz/default.aspx?selected=NameDetails&TabNum=0&NameId=6616B018-473E-4B09-82B2-CF18E7E640CD Ngā Tipu Aotearoa] - Most recent taxonomy (only of NZ species). |
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*http://floraseries.landcareresearch.co.nz/pages/taxon.aspx?id=_1928e390-214c-434d-b664-847b3227250a Flora of New Zealand]. |
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Myrsine is a genus of flowering plants, the nominate genus of the family Myrsinaceae. It is found nearly worldwide, primarily in tropical and subtropical areas. It contains several hundred species including several notable radiations, such as the matipo of New Zealand and the kōlea of Hawaiʻi. In the United States, members of this genus are known as colicwood.