Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
myoporoides
ID:
1253224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Bayly

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 11: 118 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252562



Common Names

  • Philotheca myoporoides
  • Native Apricot
  • Common Waxflower


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Description

Philotheca myoporoides (also called Myoporoides Philotheca, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rutaceae family. It is an erect, woody shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Philotheca myoporoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Philotheca myoporoides sub. acuta (Blakely) Bayly
Philotheca myoporoides sub. brevipedunculata Bayly
Philotheca myoporoides sub. euroensis Bayly
Philotheca myoporoides sub. petraea Rozefelds

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philotheca myoporoides has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philotheca myoporoides is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Philotheca myoporoides

Philotheca myoporoides is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Philotheca myoporoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philotheca myoporoides?

Philotheca myoporoides

What is the common name of Philotheca myoporoides?

Common Waxflower

What type of plant is Philotheca myoporoides?

Shrub

Species in the Philotheca genus

Philotheca falcata, Philotheca freyciana, Philotheca glasshousiensis, Philotheca epilosa, Philotheca conduplicata, Philotheca queenslandica, Philotheca obovatifolia, Philotheca papillata, Philotheca myoporoides, Philotheca acrolopha, Philotheca angustifolia, Philotheca apiculata, Philotheca brevifolia, Philotheca basistyla, Philotheca ciliata, Philotheca citrina, Philotheca coateana, Philotheca coccinea, Philotheca cuticularis, Philotheca cymbiformis, Philotheca deserti, Philotheca difformis, Philotheca eremicola, Philotheca ericifolia, Philotheca gardneri, Philotheca glabra, Philotheca kalbarriensis, Philotheca langei, Philotheca linearis, Philotheca nutans, Philotheca pachyphylla, Philotheca reichenbachii, Philotheca rhomboidea, Philotheca salsolifolia, Philotheca sericea, Philotheca sporadica, Philotheca thryptomenoides, Philotheca tomentella, Philotheca tubiflora, Philotheca wonganensis, Philotheca brucei, Philotheca buxifolia, Philotheca hispidula, Philotheca obovalis, Philotheca scabra, Philotheca trachyphylla, Philotheca verrucosa, Philotheca virgata, Philotheca fitzgeraldii, Philotheca pinoides,

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Michael James Bayly: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bayly' in the authors string.