Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 20: 52 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918049
Common Names
- Micromyrtus rubricalyx
- Rubricalyx Micromyrtus
- Red-Lipped Micromyrtus
Description
Micromyrtus rubricalyx (also called Red-lipped Micromyrtus, among many other common names) is a shrub with a single stem, reaching up to 3 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and grows in moist and shady environments.
Uses & Benefits
Micromyrtus rubricalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micromyrtus rubricalyx has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micromyrtus rubricalyx is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best propagated in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Micromyrtus rubricalyx
Micromyrtus rubricalyx is native to Australia and can be found in the wetter parts of the country.
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,