Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triregensis
ID:
1327854

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Lange

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 40: 127 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340308

Common Names

  • Kunzea triregensis
  • Triregensis kunzea
  • Triregensis' kunzea

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Description

Kunzea triregensis (also called Trireg Kunzea, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the Amazon rainforest. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, and is typically found in lowland tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Kunzea triregensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kunzea triregensis has small white flowers with five petals and a short, thick pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have short, thick stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kunzea triregensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune regularly to maintain the desired shape.

Where to Find Kunzea triregensis

Kunzea triregensis can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-eastern parts of the country.

Kunzea triregensis FAQ

What are the common names of Kunzea triregensis?

Kunzea triregensis is commonly known as Triregensis Kunzea.

What is the habitat of Kunzea triregensis?

Kunzea triregensis is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What are the characteristics of Kunzea triregensis?

Kunzea triregensis is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height and has white flowers.

Species in the Kunzea genus

Kunzea acuminata, Kunzea affinis, Kunzea ambigua, Kunzea baxteri, Kunzea bracteolata, Kunzea calida, Kunzea cambagei, Kunzea capitata, Kunzea ciliata, Kunzea cincinnata, Kunzea clavata, Kunzea ericifolia, Kunzea ericoides, Kunzea eriocalyx, Kunzea flavescens, Kunzea glabrescens, Kunzea graniticola, Kunzea jucunda, Kunzea micrantha, Kunzea micromera, Kunzea montana, Kunzea muelleri, Kunzea newbeyi, Kunzea obovata, Kunzea opposita, Kunzea parvifolia, Kunzea pauciflora, Kunzea peduncularis, Kunzea phylicioides, Kunzea pomifera, Kunzea praestans, Kunzea preissiana, Kunzea pulchella, Kunzea recurva, Kunzea rosea, Kunzea rostrata, Kunzea rupestris, Kunzea similis, Kunzea sinclairii, Kunzea spathulata, Kunzea squarrosa, Kunzea sulphurea, Kunzea acicularis, Kunzea strigosa, Kunzea salina, Kunzea serotina, Kunzea salterae, Kunzea toelkenii, Kunzea amathicola, Kunzea triregensis,

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

Peter James de Lange (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Lange' in the authors string.