Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
dunlopii
ID:
231006

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Snow & Guymer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 186 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230337



Common Names

  • Dunlopii Lithomyrtus
  • Lithomyrtus Dunlopii
  • Dunlopii Lithomyrtus Plant


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Description

Lithomyrtus dunlopii (also called Dunlop's Myrtle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in rainforest margins and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lithomyrtus dunlopii is a species of tree in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental tree and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lithomyrtus dunlopii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithomyrtus dunlopii is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall and has small, ovate leaves. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Lithomyrtus dunlopii

Lithomyrtus dunlopii can be found in the forests of Australia.

Lithomyrtus dunlopii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithomyrtus dunlopii?

Lithomyrtus dunlopii

What is the common name of Lithomyrtus dunlopii?

Dunlop's Lithomyrtus

What is the natural habitat of Lithomyrtus dunlopii?

Rainforest in New South Wales, Australia

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-114865: 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.