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RE: Myrica cerifera - canadafarmer - 10-15-2012
Can somebody tell me what is the use of this plant in growing. I have came acroos this photo while i was browsing online.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35518067@N06/3350097198/in/photostream
RE: Myrica cerifera - david - 02-17-2013
I have never heard about this plant, but I will findout and let you know the uses and maintaining of the plant.
RE: Myrica cerifera - admin - 08-17-2018
-@CanadaFarmer Does this plant is in Canada? or somewhere in other country? I have never seen such plants in my area.
RE: Myrica cerifera - ramesh - 08-30-2018
Myrica cerifera is a small tree or large shrub native to North and Central America and the Caribbean. Its common names include southern wax myrtle, southern bayberry, candleberry, bayberry tree, and tallow shrub
Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrica_cerifera
It's good to grow such plants and you will be healthier to have such medicines in your home.
RE: Myrica cerifera - shiva - 03-09-2026
Myrica cerifera Uses (Short):
Used in traditional medicine as an astringent for diarrhea, colds, and sore throat.
Berries produce natural wax used to make bayberry candles.
Grown as an ornamental hedge plant in landscaping.
Berries feed birds and support wildlife.
I think most of people use in gardens for this reasons
Used as an ornamental shrub or hedge in gardens.
Helps in soil stabilization, especially in sandy or coastal areas.
The plant fixes nitrogen, improving soil fertility.