Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
stenocalyx
ID:
244204

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) J.W.Green

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 3: 201 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243536

Common Names

  • Micromyrtus stenocalyx
  • Narrow-calyx Micromyrtus
  • Narrow-calyx Myrtle

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Description

Micromyrtus stenocalyx (also called Stenocalyx 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 stenocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromyrtus stenocalyx 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 stenocalyx 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 stenocalyx

Micromyrtus stenocalyx is native to Australia.

Micromyrtus stenocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromyrtus stenocalyx?

Micromyrtus stenocalyx

What is the family of Micromyrtus stenocalyx?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Micromyrtus stenocalyx?

Stenocalyx

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-127474: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John Green (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Green' in the authors string.