Status:
valid
Authors:
(McVaugh) Landrum & Morocho
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 105 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921227
Common Names
- Amomyrtella irregularis
- Irregular Amomyrtella
- Amomyrtella Irregularis
Description
Amomyrtella irregularis (also called Amomyrtella irregularis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Amomyrtella irregularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amomyrtella irregularis has white flowers that are star-shaped and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and succulent.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amomyrtella irregularis is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Amomyrtella irregularis
Amomyrtella irregularis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Amomyrtella genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,