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
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.
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 Uromyrtus genus
Uromyrtus archboldiana,
Uromyrtus artensis,
Uromyrtus australis,
Uromyrtus billardierei,
Uromyrtus brassii,
Uromyrtus curvipes,
Uromyrtus emarginata,
Uromyrtus metrosideros,
Uromyrtus nekouana,
Uromyrtus neomyrtoides,
Uromyrtus ngoyensis,
Uromyrtus novoguineensis,
Uromyrtus paulotchensis,
Uromyrtus rostrata,
Uromyrtus sarawakensis,
Uromyrtus supra-axillaris,
Uromyrtus thymifolia,
Uromyrtus baumannii,
Uromyrtus lamingtonensis,
Uromyrtus sunshinensis,
Uromyrtus tenella,
Uromyrtus allisoniana,
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.