Myrcianthes fragrans (Simpson's Stopper, Twinberry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Myrcianthes |
| Species | fragrans |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to coastal southern Florida, the Caribbean, and portions of southern Mexico, Central and South America. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | It was used for the treatment of diarrhea. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 3 - 6 m |
| Spread | 2 - 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A short bushy tree with attractive flowers. It grows well in subtropical and tropical climates. Adaptable to a variety of light, soil and water conditions. |
| Landscape | Roadsides, parking lot edges, screens, and medians. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Tropical rockland and coastal hammock. |
| Leaf Description | Shiney and 2 - 6 cm long. |
| Flower Description | White scented flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Orange to red globose berry. |
Photographs
Myrcianthes fragrans, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Myrcianthes fragrans, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.