Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
allisoniana
ID:
916975

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Snow

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 15: 63 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916310

Common Names

  • Uromyrtus allisoniana
  • Allisoniana Uromyrtus
  • Allisoniana Myrtle

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Description

Uromyrtus allisoniana (also called Allison's Uromyrtus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Uromyrtus allisoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uromyrtus allisoniana is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uromyrtus allisoniana is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown indoors or outdoors in warm climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too much. Propagation is done by division of the root system or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Uromyrtus allisoniana

Uromyrtus allisoniana is native to Australia and can be found in the wild there.

Uromyrtus allisoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uromyrtus allisoniana?

Uromyrtus allisoniana

What is the natural habitat of Uromyrtus allisoniana?

Uromyrtus allisoniana is native to Australia.

What is the average height of Uromyrtus allisoniana?

Uromyrtus allisoniana typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

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-461345: Based on the initial data import
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.