Myrcia costeira is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to the south and south-east of Brazil, and first described in 2015.[1]
The species name refers its coastal forest habitat.[2]
Myrcia costeira is a tree that grows to between 2 and 12 metres tall. Leaves grow up to 5.4cm long and 2.7cm wide. Fruits are red, up to 10mm wide with up to 3 seeds.[2]
This plant occurs in atlantic forests, between São Paulo (state) and Rio Grande do Sul.[2]
Myrcia costeira is considered to be vulnerable due to threats to its habitat from urbanisation.[2]
Myrcia costeira is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to the south and south-east of Brazil, and first described in 2015.
