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Myrsine africana

Cape Myrtle, African Boxwood
Family: Primulaceae (Formerly:Myrsinaceae)
Origin: South Africa
Plant used for bonsai

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

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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 cubana, Rapanea punctata (Myrsine, Colicwood )

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