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.
Etymology The species name refers its coastal forest habitat.
Description Myrcia costeira is a tree that grows to between tall. Leaves grow up to long and wide. Fruits are red, up to 10 mm wide with up to 3 seeds.
Distribution This plant occurs in atlantic forests, between São Paulo (state) and Rio Grande do Sul.
Conservation status Myrcia costeira is considered to be vulnerable due to threats to its habitat from urbanisation.
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