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Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen
Agriculture
Abstract
This document provides an overview of Myrsine guianensis, commonly known as Rapanca or Myrsine. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its height, spread, and growth habit. The document highlights the plant’s adaptability to various soil types and environmental conditions, such as its tolerance to drought and salt spray. It also outlines the plant’s uses in landscaping, emphasizing its suitability for hedges, screens, and reclamation projects. Additionally, the document notes that Myrsine guianensis is an evergreen shrub that produces shiny black berries, which attract birds. Original publication date September 1999.
About this Publication
This document is FPS420, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
How to Cite
Gilman, E. (2007). Myrsine guianensis Rapanca, Myrsine. EDIS, 2007(16). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp420-1999


