Myrtella bennigseniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 529 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248405
Common Names
- Myrtella bennigseniana
- Bennigsen's Myrtella
- Bennigsen's Myrtekmania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrtella bennigseniana (also called 'Bennigsen's Myrtella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with alternate, obovate leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Indochina, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myrtella bennigseniana is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrtella bennigseniana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrtella bennigseniana is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position and is tolerant of light frost. It is drought and salt tolerant and can be pruned to shape.
Where to Find Myrtella bennigseniana
Myrtella bennigseniana is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Myrtella bennigseniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrtella bennigseniana?
Myrtella bennigseniana
What are the common names of Myrtella bennigseniana?
Bennigsen's myrtle, Bennigsen's myrtle tree
What is the natural habitat of Myrtella bennigseniana?
Tropical rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed areas
Species in the Myrtella genus
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-132121: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.