Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
337286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sobral & Zambom

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 112 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336618



Common Names

  • Neomitranthes obtusa
  • Obtusa Myrtle
  • Obtusa Waxflower


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Description

Neomitranthes obtusa (also called Obtusa Neomitranthes, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that is native to Australia. It typically grows up to 8 m tall and has white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest in the coastal ranges of New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Neomitranthes obtusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neomitranthes obtusa are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomitranthes obtusa is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to China and is found in the subtropical forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and moderate to regular watering.

Where to Find Neomitranthes obtusa

Neomitranthes obtusa is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Neomitranthes obtusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neomitranthes obtusa?

Neomitranthes obtusa

What is the family of Neomitranthes obtusa?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Neomitranthes obtusa?

Obtuse Mitranthes

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-216978: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Oberdan Zambom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zambom' in the authors string.