Myrteola phylicoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Landrum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 43: 199 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248427
Common Names
- Myrteola phylicoides
- Myrtle-leaved Box
- Myrtle-leaved Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrteola phylicoides (also called 'Phylica Myrtle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10m tall and has oblong leaves with toothed margins. It is found in dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Myrteola phylicoides is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Myrteola phylicoides var. glabrata (O.Berg) LandrumMyrteola phylicoides var. phylicoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrteola phylicoides has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrteola phylicoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division in spring is also possible. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Myrteola phylicoides
Myrteola phylicoides is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Myrteola phylicoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrteola phylicoides?
Myrteola phylicoides
What are the common names of Myrteola phylicoides?
Myrtle, Myrtle-leaved Phylica
What is the natural habitat of Myrteola phylicoides?
Myrteola phylicoides is found in open, rocky places in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Myrteola 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-132143: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.