Myrcianthes fragrans | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Myrcianthes |
Species: | M. fragrans
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Binomial name | |
Myrcianthes fragrans (Sw.) McVaugh
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Myrcianthes fragrans, commonly known as twinberry[1] or Simpson's stopper, is a tree in the family of Myrtaceae, native to Florida, the United States Virgin Islands, other countries within the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. It is a common tree in moist tropical forests of the region.[2]
Myrcianthes fragrans can grow up to 6.096 m (20 ft) in length, the plant may grow as a shrub or small tree. It blooms white small flowers and green berries.[3] The leaves are of a dark green color and give off a subtle nutmeg scent.[4] The leaves are generally three inches in length and have an elliptical shape.
Used medically to treat gastrointestinal problems.[5]