Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 50: 60 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260862
Common Names
- Vieillardii Myrtle
- Archirhodomyrtus Vieillardii
- Myrtle
Description
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii (also called Vieillard's rhodomyrtus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Philippines. It has a thin stem and its leaves are small and oval-shaped. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii?
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii
What is the common name of Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii?
Vieillard's Archirhodomyrtus
What type of plant is Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii?
Herbaceous Plant
Species in the Archirhodomyrtus 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,