Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juniperoides
ID:
1414611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Toelken

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 29: 86 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427076





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Description

Kunzea juniperoides (also called Juniper-like kunzea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kunzea juniperoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kunzea juniperoides sub. pernervosa Toelken
Kunzea juniperoides sub. juniperoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kunzea juniperoides is white and tubular with five lobes. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kunzea juniperoides is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It is easily propagated by seed and can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is tolerant of drought and can withstand some shade.

Where to Find Kunzea juniperoides

Kunzea juniperoides can be found in Australia.

Kunzea juniperoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kunzea juniperoides?

Kunzea juniperoides

What are the common names of Kunzea juniperoides?

Mountain tea tree, mountain ebony

What is the natural habitat of Kunzea juniperoides?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Kunzea genus

Kunzea acuminata, Kunzea affinis, Kunzea ambigua, Kunzea baxteri, Kunzea bracteolata, Kunzea calida, Kunzea cambagei, Kunzea capitata, Kunzea ciliata, Kunzea cincinnata, Kunzea clavata, Kunzea ericifolia, Kunzea ericoides, Kunzea eriocalyx, Kunzea flavescens, Kunzea glabrescens, Kunzea graniticola, Kunzea jucunda, Kunzea micrantha, Kunzea micromera, Kunzea montana, Kunzea muelleri, Kunzea newbeyi, Kunzea obovata, Kunzea opposita, Kunzea parvifolia, Kunzea pauciflora, Kunzea peduncularis, Kunzea phylicioides, Kunzea pomifera, Kunzea praestans, Kunzea preissiana, Kunzea pulchella, Kunzea recurva, Kunzea rosea, Kunzea rostrata, Kunzea rupestris, Kunzea similis, Kunzea sinclairii, Kunzea spathulata, Kunzea squarrosa, Kunzea sulphurea, Kunzea acicularis, Kunzea strigosa, Kunzea salina, Kunzea serotina, Kunzea salterae, Kunzea toelkenii, Kunzea amathicola, Kunzea triregensis,

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

Hellmut R. Toelken (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toelken' in the authors string.