Myrcia splendens
Myrcia splendens
Murta
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This species of murta is one of the most common in Costa Rica within its family Myrtaceae, it is usually a tree of medium or small size, the flowers are white and pollinated by insects, the fruits are purple and are eaten by all types of fauna. It is found almost everywhere in the country from 0 to 2000 m of elevation, it is known from Mexico to Brazil.
Historia de la planta
Esta especie de murta es de las más comunes en Costa Rica dentro de su familia Myrtaceae, suele ser un árbol de porte medio o pequeño, las flores son blancas y polinizadas por insectos, los frutos morados y son consumidos por todo tipo de fauna. Se encuentra en casi todo el país desde los 0 hasta 2000 m de elevación, se conoce desde México hasta Brasil.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Myrcia splendens
Common name(s):
Murta, Murta
Family
Myrtaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
May, Jun, July, August
Fruiting Months:
September, October, November
Conservation
IUCN category:
LC
CITES:
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Murta
Plant details
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Plant Story
This species of murta is one of the most common in Costa Rica within its family Myrtaceae, it is usually a tree of medium or small size, the flowers are white and pollinated by insects, the fruits are purple and are eaten by all types of fauna. It is found almost everywhere in the country from 0 to 2000 m of elevation, it is known from Mexico to Brazil.
Historia de la planta
Esta especie de murta es de las más comunes en Costa Rica dentro de su familia Myrtaceae, suele ser un árbol de porte medio o pequeño, las flores son blancas y polinizadas por insectos, los frutos morados y son consumidos por todo tipo de fauna. Se encuentra en casi todo el país desde los 0 hasta 2000 m de elevación, se conoce desde México hasta Brasil.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Myrcia splendens
Common name(s)
Murta
Family
Myrtaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
May, Jun, July, August
Fruiting Monts
September, October, November
Conservation
IUCN category
LC
CITES
Interesting Links
Plant Images
Plant Locations
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