Myrcianthes fragrans explained

Myrcianthes fragrans, commonly known as twinberry 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.^[1]

Description

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.^[2] The leaves are of a dark green color and give off a subtle nutmeg scent.^[3] The leaves are generally three inches in length and have an elliptical shape.

Usage

Used medically to treat gastrointestinal problems.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Acevedo-Rogriguez, P. (1996). Flora of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden, vol. 78.
2. Setzer, M. C., Newby, J. S., Moriarity, D. M., & Setzer, W. N. (2015). A phytopharmaceutical survey of Abaco Island, Bahamas. American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, 2(5), 10-17.
3. Brown, S. H., Mason, B., & Gardener, M. Myrcianthes fragrans Family: Myrtaceae.
4. Eldridge, J. (1975). Bush medicine in the Exumas and long island, bahamas a field study. Economic Botany, 29(4), 307-332.