Myrica rubra
Red Bayberry, Waxberry Tree
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myricaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Myrica rubra (commonly known as Red Bayberry or Waxberry tree) is a tree belonging to the Myricaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Philippines, Taiwan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Marianas, Ogasawara-shoto