Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
serrulata
ID:
244202

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.W.Green

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 3: 200 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243534

Common Names

  • Micromyrtus serrulata
  • Serrate Micromyrtus
  • Serrate Myrtle

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Description

Micromyrtus serrulata (also called Serrulate Micromyrtus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Micromyrtus serrulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a hedge plant. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used as a flavoring in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromyrtus serrulata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened capsule. The seedlings have two to four long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromyrtus serrulata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Micromyrtus serrulata

Micromyrtus serrulata is native to Australia.

Micromyrtus serrulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromyrtus serrulata?

Micromyrtus serrulata

What is the family of Micromyrtus serrulata?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Micromyrtus serrulata?

Serrulata

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-127472: Based on the initial data import
John Green (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Green' in the authors string.