Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prominens
ID:
337243

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Snow & Guymer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 65: 30 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336575



Common Names

  • Lenwebbia prominens
  • Large Myrtle
  • Large Waxflower


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Description

Lenwebbia prominens (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 prominens 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

Lenwebbia prominens has yellow flowers that are followed by small woody capsules containing numerous small seeds. The seedlings are slender with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lenwebbia prominens 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 prominens

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

Lenwebbia prominens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lenwebbia prominens?

Lenwebbia prominens

What are the common names of Lenwebbia prominens?

Common names of Lenwebbia prominens include mountain holly, mountain holly-myrtle, and mountain holly-myrtle-bush.

Where is Lenwebbia prominens found?

Lenwebbia prominens is found in the eastern and southern parts of Australia.

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-216937: Based on the initial data import
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.