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
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.
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 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,