Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
insignis
ID:
254265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 374 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253597

Common Names

  • Insignis Basil
  • Insignis Tulsi
  • Insignis Sacred Basil

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Description

Octamyrtus insignis (also called Showy Myrtle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Arfak Mountains of West Papua, Indonesia. It grows in montane and submontane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Octamyrtus insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octamyrtus insignis has white flowers with a yellow tinge and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octamyrtus insignis is a tropical shrub that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is kept lightly moist. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Octamyrtus insignis

Octamyrtus insignis can be found in Indonesia.

Octamyrtus insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octamyrtus insignis?

Octamyrtus insignis

What is the common name of Octamyrtus insignis?

Showy Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Octamyrtus insignis?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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-137162: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.