Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
obcordata
ID:
231323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raoul) Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 490 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230654



Common Names

  • Lophomyrtus obcordata
  • Obcordata Lophomyrtus
  • Obcordata Lophomyrtus Orchid


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Description

Lophomyrtus obcordata (also called Obcordata Lophomyrtus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to New Zealand and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lophomyrtus obcordata is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, colds, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophomyrtus obcordata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophomyrtus obcordata is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is an ideal plant for container cultivation.

Where to Find Lophomyrtus obcordata

Lophomyrtus obcordata can be found in parts of New Zealand.

Lophomyrtus obcordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophomyrtus obcordata?

Lophomyrtus obcordata

What is the common name of Lophomyrtus obcordata?

Mountain Ribbonwood

What is the natural habitat of Lophomyrtus obcordata?

Mountainous regions of New Zealand

Species in the Lophomyrtus 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-115184: Based on the initial data import
Étienne Fiacre Louis Raoul (1815-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raoul' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.