Wax myrtle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across North America (5 countries) and South America (Colombia).

🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Class

Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)

Order

Fagales (壳斗目)

Family

Myricaceae

Genus

Morella

Species

Morella cerifera (Wax myrtle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish arrayán

French arbre à cire

German Wachsbeerbaum

Portuguese louro-bravo

Similar Species in Morella

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Bayberry

Morella pensylvanica

Least Concern

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Sofala Waxberry

Morella spathulata

Least Concern

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Firetree

Morella faya

Not Evaluated

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Western Lance-leaved Wax-berry

Morella integra

Least Concern

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Broad-leaved Waxberry

Morella pilulifera

Least Concern

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California wax-myrtle

Morella californica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wax myrtle?

The scientific name of Wax myrtle is Morella cerifera. It belongs to the genus Morella.

What is the conservation status of Wax myrtle?

Wax myrtle (Morella cerifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wax myrtle live?

Wax myrtle is found in Found across North America (5 countries) and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, United States.

What family does Wax myrtle belong to?

Wax myrtle (Morella cerifera) belongs to the genus Morella, which is part of the taxonomic family Myricaceae.

Is Wax myrtle endangered?

No, Wax myrtle (Morella cerifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wax myrtle belong to?

Wax myrtle (Morella cerifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Wax myrtle?

The closest relatives of Wax myrtle in the genus Morella include Bayberry, Sofala Waxberry, Firetree, Western Lance-leaved Wax-berry, Broad-leaved Waxberry.