Genus Myrcia DC.


Summary
Genus number:
7905
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Myrtaceae
Subfamily:
Myrtoideae
Tribe:
Myrteae
Accession count:

3 (0  active, 0  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
conserved (nom. cons.) against the heterotypic synonym (Madrid ICN Art. 14.4 & App. III) Calyptranthes Sw., nom. rej.


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References:
  1. Applequist, W. L. 2014. Report of the Nomenclature Committee for Vascular Plants: 66. Taxon 63:1360. Note: insufficient votes to either recommend or reject this proposal
  2. Govaerts, R. et al. 2008. World checklist of Myrtaceae
  3. Landrum, L. R. & M. L. Kawasaki. 1997. The genera of Myrtaceae in Brazil: an illustrated synoptic treatment and identification keys. Brittonia 49:517.
  4. Lucas, E. J. & M. Sobral. 2011. (2013) Proposal to conserve the name Myrcia against Calyptranthes (Myrtaceae). Taxon 60:605.
  5. Lucas, E. J. et al. 2007. Suprageneric phylogenetics of Myrteae, the generically richest tribe in Myrtaceae (Myrtales). Taxon 56:1105-1128. Note: Gomidesia, Calyptranthes, and Marlierea nested within Myrcia
  6. Lucas, E. J. et al. 2011. Phylogenetics, morphology, and evolution of the large genus Myrcia s.l. (Myrtaceae). Int. J. Pl. Sci. 172:915-934. DOI: 10.1086/660913.
  7. Santos, M. F. et al. 2017. Biogeographical patterns of Myrcia s.l. (Myrtaceae) and their correlation with geological and climatic history in the Neotropics. Molec. Phylogenet. Evol. 108:34-48. Note: in a broad sense includes Calyptranthes, Marlierea and Myrcia s.s.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=7905. Accessed 10 May 2026.