PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / MYRTALES / MYRTACEAE / MYRTOIDEAE / MYRTEAE / EUGENIA / VERDOORNIAE
Evergreen, androdioecious or andromonoecious, much-branched shrub or small tree, 1-3 m tall; branched from the base or with a single trunk up to 200 mm diam.; young branches reddish-brown to brown becoming grey when mature, sparingly covered with inconspicuous appressed hairs, branchlets becoming glabrous with age; internodes (4-)6-12(-20) mm long. Leaves decussate, petiolate; lamina dark red or pinkish when young, becoming dark green and shiny above, paler and dull below, glandular-punctate, initially covered with inconspicuous appressed hairs (especially basal third of lamina), becoming glabrous with age, narrowly elliptic to narrowly linear-lanceolate, (15-)20-40(-45) mm long, (4-)5-6(-8) mm wide, apex acute or obtuse, gradually tapering from the middle into a short petiole; venation pinnately netveined, midrib in dried leaves flat or slightly concave for basal third of length above, strongly elevated below, flat on both sides in fresh leaves; primary lateral veins alternate or opposite, 4-6 pairs, spreading, obscure above but raised below in dried leaves, obscure on both sides in fresh leaves, fused into a longitudinal slightly lobed marginal vein about 0.5 mm from the margin of the lamina, tertiary veins obscure; blade coriaceous, flat, margin entire and slightly revolute only in dried leaves; petiole 1-2 mm long, ventrally slightly canaliculate. Inflorescences usually short axillary few-flowered leafless racemes which often develop as leafy shoots, the number of flowers in a raceme sometimes reduced to one or two, flowers rarely solitary, sparingly pubescent; bracts often caducous. Staminate flowers subsessile or with pedicels 3-5 mm long, bracteoles 2, attached at the base of the hypanthium, 0.5-1 mm long, 0.3-0.4 mm wide, acute, erect, sparingly pubescent mainly on the margins. Sepals 4, subrotund, 2 large, 1-1.5 mm long, 1.8-2.5 mm wide, 2 small, 0.5-1.3 mm long, 1.5-2.0 mm wide, glabrous except for a few hairs on the margins, the abaxial surface sparingly gland-dotted. Petals 4, free, white, sometimes with a tinge of pink, more or less oval, c. 3-4 mm long, 2.5-4 mm wide, margins not ciliate, sometimes with a few (c. 5) scattered glands. Disc flat with a central depression, surface wrinkled, fleshy, sparingly pubescent. Stamens (14-)16-20(-22), arising from the disc; filaments of various lengths, (3-)4-5(-6) mm long, free to the base; anthers 2-thecous, each theca opening with a longitudinal slit, versatile, c. 1 mm long, 0.6-0.8 mm broad, all fertile. Hypanthium more or less obconical, c. 1 mm long, glabrous. Ovary abortive; style rudimentary, 0.5 mm long; stigma absent. Bisexual flowers subsessile or with pedicels 3-5 mm long; bracteoles as in staminate flowers. Sepals and petals as in staminate flowers. Disc flat with an even surface, fleshy, sparingly pubescent. Stamens (11-)14-16(-20), resembling those of the staminate flowers. Hypanthium obconical, 1.5-2 mm long. Ovary fused to the lower part of hypanthium, 2-3 locular; ovules (1-)2(-4) per locule, 1 or 2 developing; style filiform, terete, glabrous, 4-5 mm long; stigma small, slightly discoid, covered with small papillae. Fruit a fleshy red? (known only from dried specimens) berry, obovoid to subglobose, c. 18 mm diam., glabrescent with persistent calyx lobes at the apex; pericarp closely adhering to the testa-but not fused with it. Seed globose with a smooth surface, c. 10-15 mm diam.; testa woody and tough with a fibrous texture, c. 0.5 mm thick, light brown; embryo with cotyledons partly fused, light green and fleshy, not conspicuously glandular-punctate. Flowering throughout the year, but mainly from June to July. From: Van Wyk, AE. 1979. A new species of Eugenia L. (Myrtaceae) from southern Natal and Transkei. J. S. African Bot. 45(3): 273-277. [CC BY]
Small tree or densely-leaved shrub, 1-5 m high. Leaves narrowly elliptic to linear-lanceolate, (4)5-6(8) mm wide; midrib slightly concave above when dried, flat below in fresh material; orbicular; essentially glabrous. Flowers solitary or rarely in short racemes. Flowering time June, July. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Matiapoto, MMH. 2019. Myrtaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1243-1250. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
E. verdoorniae can easily be distinguished from the other Southern African Eugenia species by the following combination of characteristics: (i) narrow flat leaves with the margin not revolute; (ii) the midrib flat on both sides in fresh material; (iii) the midrib only slightly concave above, but raised below in dried leaves; (iv) seeds globose, testa thick and tough; (v) the embryo not conspicuously glandular-punctate; (vi) stems in which the first-formed periderm originates in the primary external phloem. From: Van Wyk, AE. 1979. A new species of Eugenia L. (Myrtaceae) from southern Natal and Transkei. J. S. African Bot. 45(3): 273-277. [CC BY]
It usually grows on the margin of natural forests or in the open on the banks and islands of some of the larger rivers. From: Van Wyk, AE. 1979. A new species of Eugenia L. (Myrtaceae) from southern Natal and Transkei. J. S. African Bot. 45(3): 273-277. [CC BY]
Forests, sandstone rocks at coast, islands in riverbeds and mouths; Sub-Escarpment Savanna, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Indigenous Forests. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Matiapoto, MMH. 2019. Myrtaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1243-1250. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
The species seems to have a rather restricted distribution in Southern Natal and Pondoland where it is confined to a few scattered localities in the districts of Lusikisiki, Bizana and Port Shepstone. From: Van Wyk, AE. 1979. A new species of Eugenia L. (Myrtaceae) from southern Natal and Transkei. J. S. African Bot. 45(3): 273-277. [CC BY]
January to December
0 to 300 m
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Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| fynblaarmirt | Afrikaans | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| fynblaar-mirt | Afrikaans | Bredenkamp, CL; Matiapoto, MMH. 2019. Myrtaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1243-1250. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| fynblaarmirtebessie | Afrikaans | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| small-leaved myrtle | English | Bredenkamp, CL; Matiapoto, MMH. 2019. Myrtaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1243-1250. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| small-leaved myrtle | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| small-leaved myrtlebe | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Myrtales
FAMILY Myrtaceae
SUBFAMILY Myrtoideae
TRIBE Myrteae
GENUS Eugenia
SPECIES verdoorniae
30 results for Eugenia verdoorniae A.E.van Wyk
Barcode: PRE0615621-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 1616 | 1976-7-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; LUSIKISIKI DIST; MKWENI-RIVIERMONDING, SUID VAN GOSS POINT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551759-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 2977 | 1995-7-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Edward District: Hidden Valley. Umtamvuna Nature Reserve. Near Umtamvuna River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0061280-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7227 | 1966-12-31
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Beacon Hill west.
General notes: Ravine bush margin. ±6 ft, red berries 2cm, dense foliage.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0809898-0 Collector(s) & number: Fraser, GHB, PRF 6815 | 1927-4-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Lusikisiki District: Below Indundindi Drift.
General notes: Det: J.E. Victor
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0615619-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 1681 | 1976-7-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BEACON HILL WEST; TUSSEN PORT SHEPSTONE EN IZINGOLWENI RANT, SUID VAN BAKEN
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Barcode: PRE0615622-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 1622 | 1976-7-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; LUSIKISIKI DIST; MSIKABA-RIVIERMONDING, 0.5 KM VANAF KUS OP SUIDELIKE OEWER (20 METER VANAF WATER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0615620-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 1617 | 1976-7-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; LUSIKISIKI DIST; MKWENI-RIVIERMONDING SUID VAN GOSS POINT TUSSEN SANDSTEEN ROTSE OP EILAND C. 700
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0074520-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 1614 | 1976-7-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Lusikisiki district. Mkweni river mouth south of of Goss Point
General notes: Shrub among sandstone rock on island in river - bed ñ 700m. Upstream from river - mouth. Young leaves reddish. locally abundant. Flower: white with tinge of light pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0698060-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 1069 | 1986-12-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; MKAMBATI NAT. RES.; DAZA RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0809900-0 Collector(s) & number: Fraser, GHB, 234A&B | 1929-7-20
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Pondoland: Ntsubane; Indundindi Stream.
General notes: Det: J.E. Victor
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0080095-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 1816 | 1984-6-16
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mkambati Nature Reserve, Daza River.
General notes: Small tree, riverbank. Flowers white - male. To 2m high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0809899-0 Collector(s) & number: Fraser, GHB, PRF 6054 | 1925-5-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Lusikisiki District: Below Indundindi Forest.
General notes: Det: J.E. Victor
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0087959-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 1069 | 1986-12-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mkambati Nature Reserve, Daza River.
General notes: Small tree in riverbed. Flowers in bud, buds pinkish. Common. 2m high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0615617-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 1696 | 1976-7-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BEACON HILL; TUSSEN IZINGOLWENI EN PORT EDWARD WOUD IN KLOOF AAN SUIDEKANT VAN BAKEN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0076190-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 3281 | 1979-12-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Edward. Beacon Hill West. Kloofward naby Baken
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0079734-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 1774 | 1984-6-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mkambati Nature Reserve, Kwa-Dlumbo River - tributary to Msikaba River.
General notes: Forest. Riverine shrub, rare on rocky island. Full sun. Flowers white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0100404-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 7920 | 1986-12-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Lusikisiki district, Lupatana.
General notes: Forest, shade. Tree, 3m high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0100006-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 7895 | 1986-12-9
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Lusikisiki district, Mkweni River, ±1,5 km upstream from the sea.
General notes: Forest margin. Tree, also common on islands in the river. 5m high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0772314-0 Collector(s) & number: Lubke, RA, 4798 | 2003-9-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mtentu South. Bridge Site. Relevé: 3#17.
General notes: "Riverine forest" along stream bank.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0615396-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 1614 | 1976-7-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; LUSIKISIKI DISTRICT; MKWENI RIVER-MOUTH, SOUTH OF GOSS POINT ON ISLAND IN RIVER BED.
General notes: Locally abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0132068-0 Collector(s) & number: Poorun, P, 92 | 2002-11-28
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Port St. Johns. Goss Point: Mkoweni river: 1.5km from river mouth.
General notes: Small tree up to c. 1.8m tall; fruits yellow to red, dark purple when ripe. Growing on riverbank. Msikaba sandstone. Habitat: riverbank. Substrate: soil. Soil type: sandstone. Lithology: Msikaba sandstone. Exposure: full sun. Notes: occasional. Altitude: 17 - 20m. Grid ref (S:31º24' - 29º52').
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0615624-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 2334 | 1978-6-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT EDWARD; ON THE WAY TO IZINGOLWENI - FARM BEACON HILL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0615618-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 1682 | 1976-7-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BEACON HILL WEST; TUSSEN PORT EDWARD EN IZINGOLWENI RANT, SUID VAN BAKEN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0615615-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 2335 | 1978-6-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT EDWARD; ON THE WAY TO IZINGOLWENI-FARM BEACON HILL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0615616-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 1700 | 1976-7-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BEACON HILL; TUSSEN IZINGOLWENI EN PORT EDWARD WOUD IN SUIDEKANT VAN BAKEN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Myrtaceae Bredenkamp, CL; Matiapoto, MMHIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1243-1250
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1979
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A new species of Eugenia L. (Myrtaceae) from southern Natal and Transkei Van Wyk, AEJournal of South African Botany 45(3)273-277
No results found for Eugenia verdoorniae A.E.van Wyk
Status and criteria
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