Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asekiensis
ID:
1322058

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Snow

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 19: 32 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334512

Common Names

  • Rhodamnia Asekiensis
  • Asekiensis Rhodamnia
  • Rhodamnia

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Description

Rhodamnia asekiensis (also called Aseki Rhodamnia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the island of Waigeo in Indonesia. It has small, oblong leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodamnia asekiensis can be used as a source of timber and fuelwood, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodamnia asekiensis has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green sepals. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are short and slender with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodamnia asekiensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or vermiculite. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Rhodamnia asekiensis

Rhodamnia asekiensis is found in tropical rainforests in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Rhodamnia asekiensis FAQ

What type of plant is Rhodamnia asekiensis?

Rhodamnia asekiensis is a species of shrub in the family Myrtaceae.

Where is Rhodamnia asekiensis native to?

Rhodamnia asekiensis is native to Australia.

What is the growth habit of Rhodamnia asekiensis?

Rhodamnia asekiensis is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height.

Species in the Rhodamnia genus

Rhodamnia acuminata, Rhodamnia andromedoides, Rhodamnia angustifolia, Rhodamnia argentea, Rhodamnia australis, Rhodamnia blairiana, Rhodamnia cinerea, Rhodamnia costata, Rhodamnia dumetorum, Rhodamnia dumicola, Rhodamnia glabrescens, Rhodamnia glauca, Rhodamnia kerrii, Rhodamnia lancifolia, Rhodamnia latifolia, Rhodamnia maideniana, Rhodamnia moluccana, Rhodamnia mulleri, Rhodamnia novoguineensis, Rhodamnia pachyloba, Rhodamnia parviflora, Rhodamnia pauciovulata, Rhodamnia reticulata, Rhodamnia rubescens, Rhodamnia sepicana, Rhodamnia sessiliflora, Rhodamnia tessellata, Rhodamnia uniflora, Rhodamnia whiteana, Rhodamnia longisepala, Rhodamnia arenaria, Rhodamnia fordii, Rhodamnia hylandii, Rhodamnia sharpeana, Rhodamnia kamialiensis, Rhodamnia asekiensis, Rhodamnia daymanensis, Rhodamnia makumak, Rhodamnia toratot, Rhodamnia waigeoensis, Rhodamnia spongiosa,

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

Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.