Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
uncinatum
ID:
337241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Strid & Keighery

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22: 544 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336573



Common Names

  • Hypocalymma uncinatum
  • Climbing Myrtle
  • Climbing Waxflower


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Description

Hypocalymma uncinatum (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 uncinatum 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 uncinatum 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 uncinatum is a low-growing shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1.5m. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hypocalymma uncinatum

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

Hypocalymma uncinatum FAQ

What is the common name of Hypocalymma uncinatum?

Common name of Hypocalymma uncinatum is Uncinatum myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Hypocalymma uncinatum?

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

What is the flowering season of Hypocalymma uncinatum?

The flowering season of Hypocalymma uncinatum 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-216934: Based on the initial data import
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.
Gregory John Keighery (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keighery' in the authors string.