Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beccarii
ID:
249072

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Descr. Notes Papuan Pl. 1: 106 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248404



Common Names

  • Myrtella beccarii
  • Beccari's Myrtella
  • Beccari's Myrtekmania


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Description

Myrtella beccarii (also called 'Beccari's Myrtella', 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

Myrtella beccarii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrtella beccarii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrtella beccarii 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 Myrtella beccarii

Myrtella beccarii is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Myrtella beccarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrtella beccarii?

Myrtella beccarii

What are the common names of Myrtella beccarii?

Beccari's myrtle, Beccari's myrtle tree

What is the natural habitat of Myrtella beccarii?

Tropical rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed areas

Species in the Myrtella 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,

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