Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Scott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 660 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328631
Common Names
- Tristaniopsis parvifolia
- Small-leaved Water Gum
- Small-leaved Gum
Description
Tristaniopsis parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Myrtle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of around 10 m. It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests in the coastal and sub-coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Tristaniopsis parvifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and small white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as a windbreak or as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tristaniopsis parvifolia has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers have five petals and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tristaniopsis parvifolia is a small to medium-sized tree that grows in moist forests and along streams. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants, with the best time to take them being in the late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tristaniopsis parvifolia
Tristaniopsis parvifolia is native to Australia and can be found in areas with temperate climates.
Tristaniopsis parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tristaniopsis parvifolia?
Tristaniopsis parvifolia
What is the common name of Tristaniopsis parvifolia?
Small-leaved Water Gum
What is the natural habitat of Tristaniopsis parvifolia?
It is found in wet sclerophyll forests, along streams and in swampy areas
Species in the Tristaniopsis genus
Tristaniopsis anomala,
Tristaniopsis beccarii,
Tristaniopsis bilocularis,
Tristaniopsis burmanica,
Tristaniopsis callobuxus,
Tristaniopsis capitulata,
Tristaniopsis collina,
Tristaniopsis decorticata,
Tristaniopsis elliptica,
Tristaniopsis exiliflora,
Tristaniopsis ferruginea,
Tristaniopsis fruticosa,
Tristaniopsis glauca,
Tristaniopsis guillainii,
Tristaniopsis jaffrei,
Tristaniopsis laurina,
Tristaniopsis littoralis,
Tristaniopsis lucida,
Tristaniopsis macphersonii,
Tristaniopsis macrosperma,
Tristaniopsis merguensis,
Tristaniopsis micrantha,
Tristaniopsis minutiflora,
Tristaniopsis ninndoensis,
Tristaniopsis oblongifolia,
Tristaniopsis obovata,
Tristaniopsis oreophila,
Tristaniopsis parvifolia,
Tristaniopsis pentandra,
Tristaniopsis polyandra,
Tristaniopsis pontianensis,
Tristaniopsis razakiana,
Tristaniopsis reticulata,
Tristaniopsis vieillardii,
Tristaniopsis whiteana,
Tristaniopsis yateensis,
Tristaniopsis kinabaluensis,
Tristaniopsis microcarpa,
Tristaniopsis rubiginosa,
Tristaniopsis musa-amanii,
Tristaniopsis sam-mannanii,
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,