Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
331209

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Scott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 512 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330541

Common Names

  • Uromyrtus australis
  • Australis Uromyrtus
  • Australis Uromyrtus Plant

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Description

Uromyrtus australis (also called Australian Uromyrtus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, and dry sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Uromyrtus australis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long blooming period and is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uromyrtus australis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uromyrtus australis is a shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Uromyrtus australis

Uromyrtus australis is native to Australia and is found in the coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland.

Uromyrtus australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uromyrtus australis?

Uromyrtus australis

What is the family of Uromyrtus australis?

Myrtaceae

Where is Uromyrtus australis found?

It is found in Australia.

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-211003: Based on the initial data import
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.