Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
inopinatus
ID:
1319907

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.Copel., J.Holmes & G.Holmes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 362 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332361

Common Names

  • Homoranthus Inopinatus
  • Inopinatus Homoranthus
  • Homoranthus

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Description

Homoranthus inopinatus (also called Unexpected Homoranthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white or pinkish with yellow spots and are borne in a terminal raceme. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Homoranthus inopinatus is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homoranthus inopinatus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, round and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homoranthus inopinatus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.

Where to Find Homoranthus inopinatus

Homoranthus inopinatus is endemic to the Northern Territory of Australia.

Homoranthus inopinatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Homoranthus inopinatus?

Homoranthus inopinatus

What is the common name of Homoranthus inopinatus?

Surprise Flower

What is the natural habitat of Homoranthus inopinatus?

Rainforests of eastern 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

Glenn Holmes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Holmes' in the authors string.
Lachlan Mackenzie Copeland (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Copel.' in the authors string.
Jennifer Holmes (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Holmes' in the authors string.