Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thymifolia
ID:
331225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 492 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330557

Common Names

  • Uromyrtus thymifolia
  • Thymifolia Uromyrtus
  • Thymifolia Uromyrtus Plant

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Description

Uromyrtus thymifolia (also called Thyme-leaved Uromyrtus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm in diameter. It is native to Borneo, where it grows in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, up to 1,000 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Uromyrtus thymifolia 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 thymifolia 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 thymifolia is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Uromyrtus thymifolia

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

Uromyrtus thymifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uromyrtus thymifolia?

Uromyrtus thymifolia

What is the common name of Uromyrtus thymifolia?

Thyme Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Uromyrtus thymifolia?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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-211018: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.