Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 42 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443062
Common Names
- Lomatia myricoides
- Myrica-like Lomatia
- Myrica-like Tree-heath
Description
Lomatia myricoides (also called Myrica-leaved Lomatia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Proteaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in coastal and sub-coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatia myricoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomatia myricoides has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomatia myricoides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Lomatia myricoides
Lomatia myricoides can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Lomatia myricoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomatia myricoides?
Lomatia myricoides
What type of plant is Lomatia myricoides?
A shrub
Where is Lomatia myricoides native to?
Eastern Australia
Species in the Lomatia genus
Lomatia tinctoria,
Lomatia tasmanica,
Lomatia polymorpha,
Lomatia ilicifolia,
Lomatia hirsuta,
Lomatia fraseri,
Lomatia dentata,
Lomatia myricoides,
Lomatia arborescens,
Lomatia ferruginea,
Lomatia silaifolia,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,