Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubescens
ID:
296991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1): 480 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296323

Common Names

  • Rhodamnia rubescens
  • Reddish Rhodamnia
  • Reddish Ash

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Synonyms

  • Myrtus melastomoides F.Muell. [illegitimate]
  • Myrtus trinervia Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Eugenia trinervia DC. [illegitimate]

Description

Rhodamnia rubescens (also called Red Ash, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Australia and New Guinea. It has a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey-brown bark. It grows in rainforest, dry sclerophyll forest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodamnia rubescens is used for making furniture, baskets, and other items. It is also used for landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance plant and can be used to create a tropical look. It is also used as an air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodamnia rubescens has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodamnia rubescens is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and covered with a thin layer of soil. Germination usually takes place within two weeks. Once established, Rhodamnia rubescens is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Rhodamnia rubescens

Rhodamnia rubescens is found in Queensland.

Rhodamnia rubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodamnia rubescens?

Rhodamnia rubescens

What is the common name of Rhodamnia rubescens?

Red Rhodamnia

What is the natural habitat of Rhodamnia rubescens?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-178114: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.