Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
vernicosa
ID:
244208

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 469 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243540

Common Names

  • Micromyrtus vernicosa
  • Varnish-leaved Micromyrtus
  • Varnish-leaved Myrtle

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Description

Micromyrtus vernicosa (also called Shiny-leaved Micromyrtus, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to Australia. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Micromyrtus vernicosa 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 vernicosa 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 vernicosa 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 vernicosa

Micromyrtus vernicosa is native to Australia.

Micromyrtus vernicosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromyrtus vernicosa?

Micromyrtus vernicosa

What is the family of Micromyrtus vernicosa?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Micromyrtus vernicosa?

Vernicosa

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-127478: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.