Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
drummondii
ID:
954294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 20(1): 155. 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953632



Common Names

  • Drummond's Ericomyrtus
  • Drummond's Myrtle
  • Drummond's Eriaxis


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Description

Ericomyrtus drummondii (also called 'Drummond's Ericomyrtus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ericomyrtus drummondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ericomyrtus drummondii is a small, white, fragrant flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericomyrtus drummondii is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ericomyrtus drummondii

Ericomyrtus drummondii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia.

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