Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
flavida
ID:
335279

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 366 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334611

Common Names

  • Finger Myrtle
  • Tasmanian Myrtle
  • Tasmanian Myrtle-berry

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Description

Xanthomyrtus flavida (also called 'Eucalyptus flavida', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows in open forests and woodlands, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthomyrtus flavida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It can also be used for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xanthomyrtus flavida sub. taxifolia (Ridl.) P.S.Ashton
Xanthomyrtus flavida sub. moultonii (Merr.) P.S.Ashton
Xanthomyrtus flavida var. flavida
Xanthomyrtus flavida var. latifolia Airy Shaw

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xanthomyrtus flavida has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthomyrtus flavida is a shrub that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Xanthomyrtus flavida

Xanthomyrtus flavida is native to Australia. It can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Xanthomyrtus flavida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthomyrtus flavida?

Xanthomyrtus flavida

What is the common name of Xanthomyrtus flavida?

Yellow Xanthomyrtus

What is the natural habitat of Xanthomyrtus flavida?

It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests

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-214987: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.