Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
rufo-punctatum
ID:
249063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Panch. ex Brongn. & Gris) Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 494 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248395



Common Names

  • Mystiphyllum rufo-punctatum
  • Rufo-punctatum Mystiphyllum
  • Mystiphyllum


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Synonyms

  • Myrtus rufopunctatus Pancher ex Brongn. & Gris [deprecated]

Description

Myrtastrum rufo-punctatum (also called 'Red-spotted Myrtastrum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with alternate, obovate leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Indochina, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mystiphyllum rufo-punctatum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mystastrum rufo-punctatum has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mystastrum rufo-punctatum is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position and is tolerant of light frost. It is drought and salt tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Myrtastrum rufo-punctatum

Mystiphyllum rufo-punctatum is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Myrtastrum rufo-punctatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrtastrum rufo-punctatum?

Myrtastrum rufo-punctatum

What is the common name of Myrtastrum rufo-punctatum?

Rufo-punctatum

What are the uses of Myrtastrum rufo-punctatum?

It is used in traditional medicine and for ornamental purposes.

Species in the Myrtastrum 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-132110: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.