| 词条 | Myrcianthes fragrans |
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|image = Mycianthes fragans tree.jpg |genus = Myrcianthes |species = fragrans |authority =(Sw.) McVaugh }}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] DescriptionMyrcianthes 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. UsageUsed medically to treat gastrointestinal problems.[5] References1. ^{{PLANTS|id=MYFR|taxon=Myrcianthes fragrans|accessdate=11 April 2017}} {{Taxonbar|from=Q15381387}}2. ^Acevedo-Rogriguez, P. (1996). Flora of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden, vol. 78. 3. ^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. 4. ^Brown, S. H., Mason, B., & Gardener, M. Myrcianthes fragrans Family: Myrtaceae. 5. ^Eldridge, J. (1975). Bush medicine in the Exumas and long island, bahamas a field study. Economic Botany, 29(4), 307-332. 3 : Myrcianthes|Trees of Mexico|Trees of the United States |
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