Myrcia rupestris
| Myrcia rupestris | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Myrcia |
| Species: | M. rupestris
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| Binomial name | |
| Myrcia rupestris M.F.Santos
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Myrcia rupestris is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to south-east Brazil, and first described in 2015.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The species name refers to the plant's rocky habitat.[2]
Description
[edit]Myrcia rupestris is a shrub or small tree that grows to between 0.5 and 3 metres tall. Leaves grow up to 26mm long and 9mm wide. Fruits grow up to 5mm wide with up to 2 seeds.[2]
Distribution
[edit]This plant has only been found on rock outcrops in Minas Gerais.[2]
Conservation status
[edit]Myrcia rupestris is considered to be endangered due to its limited distribution.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Myrcia rupestris M.F.Santos". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c d 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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