Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
retusa
ID:
231015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Endl.) N.Snow & Guymer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 198 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230346

Common Names

  • Lithomyrtus retusa
  • Retusa Myrtle
  • Creeping Myrtle

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Description

Lithomyrtus retusa (also called Retuse-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 retusa 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 retusa 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 retusa can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and should be placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. They should be watered regularly and should be kept in indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Lithomyrtus retusa

Lithomyrtus retusa can be found in the forests of Australia.

Lithomyrtus retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithomyrtus retusa?

Lithomyrtus retusa

What is the common name of Lithomyrtus retusa?

Retuse-leaved Lithomyrtus

What is the natural habitat of Lithomyrtus retusa?

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-114873: Based on the initial data import
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' 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.