Xanthomyrtus arfakensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arfakensis
ID:
335267
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 366 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334599
Common Names
- Xanthomyrtus arfakensis
- Arfakensis Xanthomyrtus
- Arfak Xanthomyrtus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xanthomyrtus arfakensis (also called Arfak Xanthomyrtus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Guinea. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has a spreading crown. Its bark is grayish-brown and its leaves are glossy green. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthomyrtus arfakensis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xanthomyrtus arfakensis has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xanthomyrtus arfakensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 5 cm long and 1 cm wide. The flowers are yellow, with five petals, and are borne in clusters at the ends of branches. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Xanthomyrtus arfakensis
Xanthomyrtus arfakensis is native to Indonesia. It can be found in the province of Maluku.
Xanthomyrtus arfakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthomyrtus arfakensis?
Xanthomyrtus arfakensis
What is the family of Xanthomyrtus arfakensis?
Myrtaceae
What is the common name of Xanthomyrtus arfakensis?
Arfak Xanthomyrtus
Species in the Xanthomyrtus genus
Xanthomyrtus angustifolia, Xanthomyrtus arfakensis, Xanthomyrtus bryophila, Xanthomyrtus cardiophylla, Xanthomyrtus compacta, Xanthomyrtus diplycosiifolia, Xanthomyrtus flavida, Xanthomyrtus grandiflora, Xanthomyrtus hienghenensis, Xanthomyrtus humilis, Xanthomyrtus koebrensis, Xanthomyrtus lanceolata, Xanthomyrtus leeuwenii, Xanthomyrtus montis-sucklingii, Xanthomyrtus montivaga, Xanthomyrtus oreophila, Xanthomyrtus ovata, Xanthomyrtus papuana, Xanthomyrtus polyclada, Xanthomyrtus schlechteri, Xanthomyrtus scolopacina, Xanthomyrtus splendens, Xanthomyrtus kanalaensis, Xanthomyrtus wendae,
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-214976: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.