Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sunshinensis
ID:
337328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) N.Snow & Guymer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 26: 742 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336660



Common Names

  • Uromyrtus sunshinensis
  • Sunshine Uromyrtus
  • Uromyrtus


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Description

Uromyrtus sunshinensis (also called Sunshine Uromyrtus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen tree, native to New Guinea, and grows in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Uromyrtus sunshinensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make furniture and construction materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uromyrtus sunshinensis is white or pink and has four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uromyrtus sunshinensis is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Uromyrtus sunshinensis

Uromyrtus sunshinensis is native to Australia. It can be found in dry and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uromyrtus sunshinensis FAQ

What is the common name of Uromyrtus sunshinensis?

Common name of Uromyrtus sunshinensis is Sunshine myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Uromyrtus sunshinensis?

The natural habitat of Uromyrtus sunshinensis is dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

What is the flowering season of Uromyrtus sunshinensis?

The flowering season of Uromyrtus sunshinensis is from August to October

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-217018: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.
Gordon P. Guymer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guymer' in the authors string.