Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
serpyllifolia
ID:
1330662

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Rye

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 25: 138 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343116



Common Names

  • Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia
  • Serpyllifolia Ericomyrtus
  • Ericomyrtus Plant


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Description

Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia (also called Prickly Myrtle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with bright pink flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter and have 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia

Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia?

Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia

What type of plant is Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia?

Tree

Where is Ericomyrtus serpyllifolia native to?

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.