Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1330661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Rye

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 25: 137 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343115

Common Names

  • Ericomyrtus parviflora
  • Parviflora Ericomyrtus
  • Ericomyrtus Plant

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Description

Ericomyrtus parviflora (also called Prickly Myrtle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with bright pink flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ericomyrtus parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericomyrtus parviflora has white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter and have 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericomyrtus parviflora is a shrub native to Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ericomyrtus parviflora

Ericomyrtus parviflora can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Ericomyrtus parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericomyrtus parviflora?

Ericomyrtus parviflora

What type of plant is Ericomyrtus parviflora?

Tree

Where is Ericomyrtus parviflora native to?

Australia

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.