Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
303320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 501 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302652



Common Names

  • Tenuifolia Myrtle
  • Tenuifolia Midgenberry
  • Tenuifolia Midgen


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Description

Austromyrtus tenuifolia (also called Slender-Leaved Myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small white flowers and grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Austromyrtus tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austromyrtus tenuifolia has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austromyrtus tenuifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Austromyrtus tenuifolia

Austromyrtus tenuifolia is native to Australia.

Austromyrtus tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austromyrtus tenuifolia?

Austromyrtus tenuifolia

What is the common name of Austromyrtus tenuifolia?

Slender-leaved Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Austromyrtus tenuifolia?

It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests

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-18418: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.