Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) N.Snow & Guymer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 65: 26 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336574
Common Names
- Lenwebbia lasioclada
- Webb's Myrtle
- Webb's Waxflower
Description
Lenwebbia lasioclada (also called 'Tasmanian Myrtle' and 'Tasmanian Box', among many other common names) is a medium-sized shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Tasmania and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and along streams. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lenwebbia lasioclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and is used in the production of honey.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lenwebbia lasioclada is a small, white or pinkish flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf with a white or yellowish base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lenwebbia lasioclada is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1m. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lenwebbia lasioclada
Lenwebbia lasioclada can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Lenwebbia lasioclada FAQ
What is the common name of Lenwebbia lasioclada?
Common name of Lenwebbia lasioclada is Lasioclada myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Lenwebbia lasioclada?
The natural habitat of Lenwebbia lasioclada is dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
What is the flowering season of Lenwebbia lasioclada?
The flowering season of Lenwebbia lasioclada is from August to October
Species in the Lenwebbia genus
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
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.