Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
ralphii
ID:
231324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 490 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230655

Common Names

  • Lophomyrtus ralphii
  • Ralphii Lophomyrtus
  • Ralphii Lophomyrtus Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Myrtus ralphii Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Lophomyrtus ralphii (also called Ramarama, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It grows to a height of 1.5–2 m (4.9–6.6 ft) and has small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in lowland and montane forests, scrubland, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lophomyrtus ralphii is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, colds, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophomyrtus ralphii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophomyrtus ralphii is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is an ideal plant for container cultivation.

Where to Find Lophomyrtus ralphii

Lophomyrtus ralphii can be found in parts of New Zealand.

Lophomyrtus ralphii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophomyrtus ralphii?

Lophomyrtus ralphii

What is the common name of Lophomyrtus ralphii?

Ralph's Ribbonwood

What is the natural habitat of Lophomyrtus ralphii?

Mountainous regions of New Zealand

Species in the Lophomyrtus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-115185: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.