Myrsine africana (Cape Myrtle)

Myrsine africana, Cape Myrtle, African Boxwood

Botanical name: Myrsine africana

Common names: Cape Myrtle, African Boxwood

Family: Primulaceae    (Formerly:Myrsinaceae)

Origin: South Africa

Plant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

The small oval-shaped leaves are a glossy dark green color. Typical of this species, the upper half of the leaf edge is slightly cut with fine teeth. A very nice plant for small hedges.

Similar plants: Myrsine africana (Cape Myrtle)


Myrsine africana, Cape Myrtle, African Boxwood
Myrsine africana, Cape Myrtle, African Boxwood


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/myrsine_africana.htm
About Tropical Plant Encyclopedia · Pictogram Guide·