Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
tenuior
ID:
1330663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ewart) Rye

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 25: 142 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343117



Common Names

  • Ericomyrtus
  • Slender Ericomyrtus
  • Tenuior Ericomyrtus


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Description

Ericomyrtus tenuior (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 tenuior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is ideal for rock gardens, edging, and in containers. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericomyrtus tenuior 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 tenuior 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 tenuior

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

Ericomyrtus tenuior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericomyrtus tenuior?

Ericomyrtus tenuior

What type of plant is Ericomyrtus tenuior?

Tree

Where is Ericomyrtus tenuior 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

Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.