Micromyrtus monotaxis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monotaxis
ID:
337259
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 15: 111 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336591
Common Names
- Micromyrtus monotaxis
- Monotaxis Myrtle
- Monotaxis Waxflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Micromyrtus monotaxis (also called Monotaxis Micromyrtus, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that is native to Australia. It typically grows up to 8 m tall and has white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest in the coastal ranges of New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Micromyrtus monotaxis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micromyrtus monotaxis has white flowers that are followed by small woody capsules containing numerous small seeds. The seedlings are slender with opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micromyrtus monotaxis 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 Micromyrtus monotaxis
Micromyrtus monotaxis can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Micromyrtus monotaxis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micromyrtus monotaxis?
Micromyrtus monotaxis
What are the common names of Micromyrtus monotaxis?
Common names of Micromyrtus monotaxis include mountain holly, mountain holly-myrtle, and mountain holly-myrtle-bush.
Where is Micromyrtus monotaxis found?
Micromyrtus monotaxis is found in the eastern and southern parts of Australia.
Species in the Micromyrtus genus
Micromyrtus albicans, Micromyrtus barbata, Micromyrtus blakelyi, Micromyrtus capricornia, Micromyrtus carinata, Micromyrtus ciliata, Micromyrtus delicata, Micromyrtus elobata, Micromyrtus erichsenii, Micromyrtus fimbrisepala, Micromyrtus flaviflora, Micromyrtus forsteri, Micromyrtus gracilis, Micromyrtus grandis, Micromyrtus helmsii, Micromyrtus hexamera, Micromyrtus hymenonema, Micromyrtus imbricata, Micromyrtus leptocalyx, Micromyrtus littoralis, Micromyrtus minutiflora, Micromyrtus obovata, Micromyrtus patula, Micromyrtus racemosa, Micromyrtus rotundifolia, Micromyrtus serrulata, Micromyrtus sessilis, Micromyrtus stenocalyx, Micromyrtus striata, Micromyrtus sulphurea, Micromyrtus vernicosa, Micromyrtus monotaxis, Micromyrtus ninghanensis, Micromyrtus papillosa, Micromyrtus rogeri, Micromyrtus uniovula, Micromyrtus acuta, Micromyrtus chrysodema, Micromyrtus clavata, Micromyrtus navicularis, Micromyrtus placoides, Micromyrtus redita, Micromyrtus triptycha, Micromyrtus trudgenii, Micromyrtus prochytes, Micromyrtus mucronulata, Micromyrtus greeniana, Micromyrtus collina, Micromyrtus rubricalyx, Micromyrtus arenicola,
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-216952: Based on the initial data import
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.