Uromyrtus tenella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Snow & Guymer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 26: 741 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336661
Common Names
- Uromyrtus tenella
- Tiny Uromyrtus
- Uromyrtus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Uromyrtus tenella (also called Slender 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 tenella is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make furniture and construction materials.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Uromyrtus tenella is white or pink and has four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Uromyrtus tenella 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 tenella
Uromyrtus tenella is native to Australia. It can be found in dry and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uromyrtus tenella FAQ
What is the common name of Uromyrtus tenella?
Common name of Uromyrtus tenella is Tenella myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Uromyrtus tenella?
The natural habitat of Uromyrtus tenella is dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
What is the flowering season of Uromyrtus tenella?
The flowering season of Uromyrtus tenella is from August to October
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-217019: Based on the initial data import
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.
Gordon P. Guymer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guymer' in the authors string.