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
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.
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 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,