Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
296976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1): 480 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296308

Common Names

  • Rhodamnia latifolia
  • Broad-Leaved Rhodamnia
  • Broad-Leaved Ash

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Description

Rhodamnia latifolia (also called 'Rhodamnia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are obovate, up to 8 cm long. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodamnia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodamnia latifolia has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodamnia latifolia is a tropical shrub that can be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Rhodamnia latifolia

Rhodamnia latifolia is found in Queensland.

Rhodamnia latifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Rhodamnia latifolia?

Latifoliate Rhodamnia

What is the natural habitat of Rhodamnia latifolia?

It is found in moist, shady areas of the temperate regions of Australia

What is the scientific classification of Rhodamnia latifolia?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Myrtales, Family: Myrtaceae, Genus: Rhodamnia, Species: R. latifolia

Species in the Rhodamnia genus

Rhodamnia acuminata, Rhodamnia andromedoides, Rhodamnia angustifolia, Rhodamnia argentea, Rhodamnia australis, Rhodamnia blairiana, Rhodamnia cinerea, Rhodamnia costata, Rhodamnia dumetorum, Rhodamnia dumicola, Rhodamnia glabrescens, Rhodamnia glauca, Rhodamnia kerrii, Rhodamnia lancifolia, Rhodamnia latifolia, Rhodamnia maideniana, Rhodamnia moluccana, Rhodamnia mulleri, Rhodamnia novoguineensis, Rhodamnia pachyloba, Rhodamnia parviflora, Rhodamnia pauciovulata, Rhodamnia reticulata, Rhodamnia rubescens, Rhodamnia sepicana, Rhodamnia sessiliflora, Rhodamnia tessellata, Rhodamnia uniflora, Rhodamnia whiteana, Rhodamnia longisepala, Rhodamnia arenaria, Rhodamnia fordii, Rhodamnia hylandii, Rhodamnia sharpeana, Rhodamnia kamialiensis, Rhodamnia asekiensis, Rhodamnia daymanensis, Rhodamnia makumak, Rhodamnia toratot, Rhodamnia waigeoensis, Rhodamnia spongiosa,

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,