Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
kingii
ID:
306530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guymer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 567 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305862

Common Names

  • King's Myrtle
  • King's Ironwood
  • King's Lemon-scented Myrtle

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Description

Backhousia kingii (also called King's Ironwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the coastal regions of eastern Australia. It has a dense, upright habit and grows to a height of 25 meters. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy green in color, and its white flowers are fragrant and star-shaped. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Backhousia kingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Backhousia kingii are white to yellowish in color, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Backhousia kingii is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-draining soil and regular watering. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Backhousia kingii

Backhousia kingii is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia.

Backhousia kingii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Backhousia kingii?

Backhousia kingii is native to rainforest areas in eastern Australia.

What is the height of Backhousia kingii?

Backhousia kingii can grow up to 8 meters in height.

What is the life expectancy of Backhousia kingii?

Backhousia kingii can live up to 50 years.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-18721: Based on the initial data import
Gordon P. Guymer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guymer' in the authors string.