FNPS Plant Database

Myrcia zuzygium

myrtle-of-the-river

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Nomenclature

Common Name:

myrtle-of-the-river

Synonym(s):

Calyptranthes zuzygium

Genus species:

Myrcia zuzygium

Family:

Myrtaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

shrub

Size:

15-20 ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

white

Fruit Color:

red,blue

Phenology:

evergreen

Noted For:

Showy Flowers, Showy Fruits

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Smaller specimen tree, hedge plant, or small street tree.

Considerations:

Availability:

Native Nurseries

Propagation:

De-pulped and scarified seed.

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Soil pH:

alkaline

Suitable to Grow In:

10A,10B,11

USDA zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature.



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Ecology

Wildlife:

Birds

Birds consume fruit.

Native Habitats:

Rockland hammock, coastal berm.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

It is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida.  Please acquire only from reputable sources with appropriate permits.

Citations:

Wunderlin, R. P., B. F. Hansen, A. R. Franck, and F. B. Essig. 2021. Atlas of Florida Plants (http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/). Institute for Systematic Botany, University of South Florida, Tampa.

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