Status:
valid
Authors:
Craven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 1: 384 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292482
Common Names
- Tranganensis Asteromyrtus
- Tranganensis Myrtle
- Tranganensis Myrtle Bush
Description
Asteromyrtus tranganensis (also called Trangan Myrtle, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is a small shrub with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in dry montane forests, often near streams, at elevations of 500-2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Asteromyrtus tranganensis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a windbreak and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asteromyrtus tranganensis is a small yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, light brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, round leaves. The seedlings are yellow-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asteromyrtus tranganensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings taken in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Asteromyrtus tranganensis
Asteromyrtus tranganensis is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Asteromyrtus tranganensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Asteromyrtus tranganensis?
Asteromyrtus tranganensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the average size of Asteromyrtus tranganensis?
Asteromyrtus tranganensis typically grows to be about 15-20 feet tall.
What is the leaf shape of Asteromyrtus tranganensis?
Asteromyrtus tranganensis has ovate to oblong shaped leaves.
Species in the Asteromyrtus 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,