Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
prominens
ID:
913732

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Snow

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 334 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913067



Common Names

  • Kanakomyrtus
  • Prominens
  • Mountain Myrtle


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Uses & Benefits

Kanakomyrtus prominens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kanakomyrtus prominens has small, white flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a thin, white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kanakomyrtus prominens can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and a sunny position. It is frost-tender and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Kanakomyrtus prominens

Kanakomyrtus prominens is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory.

Kanakomyrtus prominens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kanakomyrtus prominens?

Kanakomyrtus prominens

What is the natural habitat of Kanakomyrtus prominens?

Dry forests and scrublands

What is the average height of Kanakomyrtus prominens?

2-3 meters

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-458032: Based on the initial data import
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.