kids encyclopedia robot

Myrcia costeira facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Myrcia costeira
Scientific classification
Genus:
Myrcia
Species:
costeira

Myrcia costeira is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to the south and south-east of Brazil, and first described in 2015.

Etymology

The species name refers its coastal forest habitat.

Description

Myrcia costeira is a tree that grows to between 2 and 12 metres tall. Leaves grow up to 5.4cm long and 2.7cm wide. Fruits are red, up to 10mm wide with up to 3 seeds.

Distribution

This plant occurs in atlantic forests, between São Paulo (state) and Rio Grande do Sul.

Conservation status

Myrcia costeira is considered to be vulnerable due to threats to its habitat from urbanisation.

kids search engine
Myrcia costeira Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.