Myrsine seguinii
Primulaceae
- Range
- Mainland Japan(west of Chiba), Shikoku, Kyushu, the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and Myanmar
This small evergreen tree is commonly found in a variety of habitats, from deep forests to bright secondary forests. Its leaves are elongated and cluster at the ends of its branches. In early spring, numerous small flowers bloom; because of their very short flower stalks, it appears as if the flowers are emerging directly from the branches. Its durable wood was once used for securing thatch and also as carrying poles.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B3:Forest near the mountain peak
Cloud forests with high humidity where fog develops frequently grow in the mountains of high altitudes in tropical and subtropical zones. In Tokunoshima Island, such cloud forests are found mainly near the peak of Mt. Inokawadake. Because solar radiation is limited, the trees here are lower than forests in lowlands. Here, many epiphytes, ferns, and bryophytes can be found not only on the ground but also on tree trunks and branches.
This B3:Forest near the mountain peak