Tag Archives: Myrsinaceae

Myrsine porosa (Primulaceae)

This common tree of upland forest. This species can be recognized by the reddish/purple petioles, and the alternate leaves having both streaky and round oil dots. Mature trees exhibited tiered branches. The flowers are arranged in clusters, which give rise … Continue reading

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Aegiceras corniculatum (River Mangrove) (Myrsinaceae)

Flowers occurring in a cluster A common mangrove. The flowers occur in clusters and the resulting fruits look like bean pods. Descriptively, this plant is called Kacang Kacang (Kacang means bean) in Malaysia. Fruits

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Ardisia crenata (Coralberry) (Myrsinaceae)

An ornamental non-native shrub which frequents the understorey of FNQ’s rainforest. Closeup of flowers

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