Agonis flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Sweet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 2: 209 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925185
Common Names
- Flexuous Agonis
- Willow Myrtle
- Flexuous Willow Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agonis flexuosa (also called Willow Myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 8 m. It is native to Australia. It is found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Agonis flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agonis flexuosa var. flexuosaAgonis flexuosa var. latifolia Schauer
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Agonis flexuosa are small, white, and bell-shaped, with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agonis flexuosa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune to shape as needed.
Where to Find Agonis flexuosa
Agonis flexuosa is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Species in the Agonis genus
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-4777: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.