Trymalium myrtillus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrtillus
ID:
455042
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
ksu
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 34: 183 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454374
Common Names
- Trymalium myrtillus
- Myrtle-leaved Trymalium
- Myrtle-leaved Sandmat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trymalium myrtillus (also called Myrtle-leaved Trymalium, among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Trymalium myrtillus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trymalium myrtillus sub. pungens RyeFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trymalium myrtillus has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trymalium myrtillus is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Deadheading is recommended to promote reblooming.
Where to Find Trymalium myrtillus
Trymalium myrtillus is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Trymalium myrtillus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trymalium myrtillus?
Trymalium myrtillus
What is the common name of Trymalium myrtillus?
Myrtle Trymalium
What is the natural habitat of Trymalium myrtillus?
Dry, sandy soils
Species in the Trymalium genus
Trymalium wayae, Trymalium venustum, Trymalium elachophyllum, Trymalium densiflorum, Trymalium daphnifolium, Trymalium myrtillus, Trymalium monospermum, Trymalium ledifolium, Trymalium angustifolium, Trymalium albicans, Trymalium urceolare, Trymalium litorale, Trymalium spatulatum, Trymalium odoratissimum,
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
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719056-1: Based on the initial data import