What is another word for Genus Myrsine?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs mˈɪəsˌa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Genus Myrsine is a group of evergreen flowering shrubs and trees in the family Primulaceae. It is also known by its common names like colicwood, box myrtle, and Carolina wax myrtle. The genus Myrsine includes over 100 species that are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Some other synonyms to Genus Myrsine include Aegiceras, Andrachne, Ardisia, Calathea, Cruckshanksia, Embelia, and Hymenopyramis. These plants are valued for their ornamental foliage and are used in landscaping and horticulture. Some Myrsine species are also used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties. With its diverse range of species and uses, Genus Myrsine remains an important part of both natural and cultural landscapes.
