Myrica rubra
Red Bayberry, Waxberry Tree
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myricaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Myrica rubra
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
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Marianas, Ogasawara-shoto