Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
cordata
ID:
231004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.J.Scott) N.Snow & Guymer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 184 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230335

Common Names

  • Cordata Lithomyrtus
  • Lithomyrtus Cordata
  • Cordata Lithomyrtus Plant

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Description

Lithomyrtus cordata (also called Heart-leaved Myrtle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in rainforest margins and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lithomyrtus cordata is a species of tree in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental tree and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lithomyrtus cordata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithomyrtus cordata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Germination can take up to several months.

Where to Find Lithomyrtus cordata

Lithomyrtus cordata can be found in the forests of Australia.

Lithomyrtus cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithomyrtus cordata?

Lithomyrtus cordata

What is the common name of Lithomyrtus cordata?

Cordate-leaved Lithomyrtus

What is the natural habitat of Lithomyrtus cordata?

Rainforest in New South Wales, 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-114863: Based on the initial data import
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.
Gordon P. Guymer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guymer' in the authors string.