Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
micropetalum
ID:
667844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) M.C.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 23: 50 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667176

Common Names

  • Micropetalum Emmenosperma
  • Micropetalum Emmenosperma
  • Micropetalum Emmenosperma

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Synonyms

  • Colubrina micropetala A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Emmenosperma micropetalum (also called Small-Petalled Emmenosperma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia. It grows in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Emmenosperma micropetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emmenosperma micropetalum has small white flowers with four petals and yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emmenosperma micropetalum is a shrub that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Emmenosperma micropetalum

Emmenosperma micropetalum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Emmenosperma micropetalum FAQ

What is the common name of Emmenosperma micropetalum?

Small-petalled Emmenosperma

What is the family of Emmenosperma micropetalum?

Myrsinaceae

What is the distribution of Emmenosperma micropetalum?

Australia

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788417: Based on the initial data import
Marshall Conring Johnston (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.