Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 210 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792151
Common Names
- Cameraria Angustifolia
- Angustifolia Cameraria
- Angustifolia Came
Description
Cameraria angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Boxwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cameraria angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cameraria angustifolia is white and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cameraria angustifolia is a slow-growing shrub that prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Cameraria angustifolia
Cameraria angustifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Cameraria angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cameraria angustifolia?
Cameraria angustifolia
What is the common name of Cameraria angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Cameraria
What is the natural habitat of Cameraria angustifolia?
Tropical rainforests
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Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,