Biology:Myrcia attenuata

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Myrtaceae

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

Myrcia attenuata is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to French Guiana, and first described in 2015.[1]

Etymology

The species name refers to the rare shape of the base of the fruit.[2]

Description

Myrcia attenuata is a tree that grows to between 4 and 25 metres tall. Leaves grow up to 14.7cm long and 4.6cm wide. Fruits grow up to 8mm wide.[2]

Distribution

This plant has been found in three distributed locations in French Guiana, and is expected to grow more widely than its current known locations.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q42748787 entry