Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
mcphersonii
ID:
913730

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Snow

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 340 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913065

Common Names

  • Kanakomyrtus
  • McPherson's Kanakomyrtus
  • Mountain Myrtle

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Description

Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii (also called McPherson's Kanakomyrtus, among many other common names) is a terrestrial shrub species native to New Caledonia. It has a single, erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii has small, white flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a thin, white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and a sunny position. It is frost-tender and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii

Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory.

Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii?

Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii

What is the natural habitat of Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii?

Dry forests and scrublands

What is the average height of Kanakomyrtus mcphersonii?

2-3 meters

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-458030: Based on the initial data import
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.