5.7. Myrcia laxiflora Cambess., Fl. Bras. Merid. 2: 319. 1832

(type: “ Ad fluminis Parahyba, in provinciae Rio de Janeiro”, Saint-Hilaire s.n., P).

= Calyptromyrcia paniculata O.Berg, Fl. Bras. 14(1): 57. 1857 (type: Rio de Janeiro, Beyrich 689, lectotype BR, here designated). Syn. nov.

= Myrcia lateriflora Kiaerskou, Enum. Myrt. Bras.: 77. 1893 (type: Brazil. Rio de Janeiro, Glaziou 3979, holotype C, not seen; isotype P). Syn. nov.