Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Craven & Sunarti
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2004
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 56: 150 (2004)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797479
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Octamyrtus Halmaherensis
- Halmaherensis Octamyrtus
- Halmaherensis's Octamyrtus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Octamyrtus halmaherensis (also called 'Halmahera Octamyrtus' and 'Halmahera Myrtle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Indonesia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Octamyrtus halmaherensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Octamyrtus halmaherensis are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Octamyrtus halmaherensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune the plant regularly to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Octamyrtus halmaherensis
                        
                            Octamyrtus halmaherensis is found in Indonesia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Octamyrtus halmaherensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Octamyrtus halmaherensis?
Octamyrtus halmaherensis
What is the growth habit of Octamyrtus halmaherensis?
Octamyrtus halmaherensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall.
What is the natural habitat of Octamyrtus halmaherensis?
Octamyrtus halmaherensis is native to the coastal forests of South Africa.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Octamyrtus 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
                        
                            Siti Sunarti: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunarti' in the authors string.