Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
russatum
ID:
1256020

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Cotton

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20: 187 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255358



Common Names

  • Brachyotum russatum
  • Russet Brachyotum
  • Russet Tree Fern


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Description

Brachyotum russatum (also called Russet Brachyotum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to New Zealand and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachyotum russatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Brachyotum russatum are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachyotum russatum is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept in temperatures between 65-75°F. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Brachyotum russatum

Brachyotum russatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Brachyotum russatum FAQ

What is the common name of Brachyotum russatum?

Russet Brachyotum

What is the scientific name of Russet Brachyotum?

Brachyotum russatum

What is the natural habitat of Brachyotum russatum?

It is native to the temperate forests of New Zealand

Species in the Brachyotum genus

Brachyotum cogniauxii, Brachyotum multinervium, Brachyotum parvifolium, Brachyotum quinquenerve, Brachyotum radula, Brachyotum strigosum, Brachyotum tyrianthinum, Brachyotum alpinum, Brachyotum benthamianum, Brachyotum figueroae, Brachyotum gracilescens, Brachyotum grisebachii, Brachyotum jamesonii, Brachyotum lindenii, Brachyotum lutescens, Brachyotum microdon, Brachyotum naudinii, Brachyotum rostratum, Brachyotum sanguinolentum, Brachyotum weberbaueri, Brachyotum barbeyanum, Brachyotum campanulare, Brachyotum cernuum, Brachyotum confertum, Brachyotum ledifolium, Brachyotum lycopodioides, Brachyotum maximowiczii, Brachyotum nutans, Brachyotum rosmarinifolium, Brachyotum coronatum, Brachyotum huancavelicae, Brachyotum angustifolium, Brachyotum longisepalum, Brachyotum markgrafii, Brachyotum multituberculatum, Brachyotum virescens, Brachyotum intermedium, Brachyotum cutervoanum, Brachyotum andreanum, Brachyotum rugosum, Brachyotum campii, Brachyotum rotundifolium, Brachyotum gleasonii, Brachyotum fraternum, Brachyotum azuayense, Brachyotum trichocalyx, Brachyotum ecuadorense, Brachyotum fictum, Brachyotum harlingii, Brachyotum lymphatum,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50178614: Based on the initial data import
Elvira Cotton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Cotton' in the authors string.