Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptandroides
ID:
918085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Trudgen & Rye

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 20: 247 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917420

Common Names

  • Enekbatus cryptandroides
  • Cryptandroides Enekbatus
  • Cryptandroides's Enekbatus

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Description

Enekbatus cryptandroides (also called Cryptandroides Enekbatus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has an upright growth habit and grows up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are borne in clusters. It is found in dry, open woodlands and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Enekbatus cryptandroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Enekbatus cryptandroides has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enekbatus cryptandroides is a shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Enekbatus cryptandroides

Enekbatus cryptandroides can be found in the tropical regions of Australia.

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-462750: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.