Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) N.Snow & Guymer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 26: 742 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336658
Common Names
- Uromyrtus baumannii
- Baumann's Uromyrtus
- Uromyrtus
Description
Uromyrtus baumannii (also called Baumann's Uromyrtus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen tree, native to New Guinea, and grows in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Uromyrtus baumannii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make furniture and construction materials.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Uromyrtus baumannii is white or pink and has four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uromyrtus baumannii is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Uromyrtus baumannii
Uromyrtus baumannii is native to Australia. It can be found in dry and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uromyrtus baumannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uromyrtus baumannii?
Uromyrtus baumannii
What is the family of Uromyrtus baumannii?
Myrtaceae
What is the common name of Uromyrtus baumannii?
Baumann's Uromyrtus
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.