Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neomyrtoides
ID:
331218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 491 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330550

Common Names

  • Uromyrtus neomyrtoides
  • Neomyrtoides Uromyrtus
  • Neomyrtoides Uromyrtus Plant

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Synonyms

  • Eugenia myrtoides Brongn. & Gris [illegitimate]

Description

Uromyrtus neomyrtoides (also called Neomyrtoides Uromyrtus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Myrtaceae. It is native to New Caledonia and grows in humid forest. It has an erect habit and can reach up to 8 m in height. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and glabrous. Its flowers are white and have four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Uromyrtus neomyrtoides 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 neomyrtoides 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 neomyrtoides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Uromyrtus neomyrtoides

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

Uromyrtus neomyrtoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uromyrtus neomyrtoides?

Uromyrtus neomyrtoides

What is the family of Uromyrtus neomyrtoides?

Myrtaceae

Where is Uromyrtus neomyrtoides 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-211011: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.