Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
melaleucoides
ID:
337235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner ex Strid & Keighery

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22: 564 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336567



Common Names

  • Hypocalymma melaleucoides
  • White Myrtle
  • White Waxflower


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Description

Hypocalymma melaleucoides (also called 'Tasmanian Myrtle' and 'Tasmanian Box', among many other common names) is a medium-sized shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Tasmania and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and along streams. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hypocalymma melaleucoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and is used in the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypocalymma melaleucoides is a small, white or pinkish flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf with a white or yellowish base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypocalymma melaleucoides is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Hypocalymma melaleucoides

Hypocalymma melaleucoides can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Hypocalymma melaleucoides FAQ

What is the common name of Hypocalymma melaleucoides?

Common name of Hypocalymma melaleucoides is Melaleucoides myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Hypocalymma melaleucoides?

The natural habitat of Hypocalymma melaleucoides is dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

What is the flowering season of Hypocalymma melaleucoides?

The flowering season of Hypocalymma melaleucoides is from August to October

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-216929: Based on the initial data import
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
Gregory John Keighery (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keighery' in the authors string.