Myrcia salicifolia
Insulin Plant
Also known as: Aulomyrcia salicifolia (DC.) O.Berg
- Aulomyrcia salicifolia (DC.) O.Berg
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Myrcia salicifolia (commonly known as Insulin Plant) is a shrub or tree within the Myrtaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Peru