Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasioclada
ID:
337242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) N.Snow & Guymer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 65: 26 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336574



Common Names

  • Lenwebbia lasioclada
  • Webb's Myrtle
  • Webb's Waxflower


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Description

Lenwebbia lasioclada (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

Lenwebbia lasioclada 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 Lenwebbia lasioclada 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

Lenwebbia lasioclada is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1m. 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 Lenwebbia lasioclada

Lenwebbia lasioclada can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Lenwebbia lasioclada FAQ

What is the common name of Lenwebbia lasioclada?

Common name of Lenwebbia lasioclada is Lasioclada myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Lenwebbia lasioclada?

The natural habitat of Lenwebbia lasioclada is dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

What is the flowering season of Lenwebbia lasioclada?

The flowering season of Lenwebbia lasioclada is from August to October

Species in the Lenwebbia genus

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-216936: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.
Gordon P. Guymer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guymer' in the authors string.