Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
myrtoides
ID:
1241436

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Taxon 18: 288 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240774



Common Names

  • Myrtle Pepperberry
  • Mountain Pepper
  • Tasmanian Mountain Pepper


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Description

Tasmannia myrtoides (also called Mountain Pepper, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tasmannia myrtoides is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tasmannia myrtoides has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have oval-shaped, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tasmannia myrtoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Tasmannia myrtoides

Tasmannia myrtoides is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests in New South Wales and Queensland.

Tasmannia myrtoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tasmannia myrtoides?

Tasmannia myrtoides

What is the common name of Tasmannia myrtoides?

Myrtle-like Tasmannia

What is the natural habitat of Tasmannia myrtoides?

Dry grassland, scrub and rocky places

Species in the Tasmannia genus

Species in the Winteraceae family

Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50108891: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.