Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaweaensis
ID:
810676
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Snow
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 331 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810010
Common Names
- Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis
- Kaweaensis
- Kaweaensis Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis (also called Kawea Rhodomyrtus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis is a tropical shrub native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis
Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis can be found in New Zealand and Australia.
Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis?
Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis
What type of plant is Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis native to?
It is native to New Caledonia
Species in the Rhodomyrtus genus
Rhodomyrtus effusa, Rhodomyrtus elegans, Rhodomyrtus lanata, Rhodomyrtus locellata, Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa, Rhodomyrtus montana, Rhodomyrtus obovata, Rhodomyrtus pervagata, Rhodomyrtus pinnatinervis, Rhodomyrtus psidioides, Rhodomyrtus salomonensis, Rhodomyrtus sericea, Rhodomyrtus surigaoensis, Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, Rhodomyrtus trineura, Rhodomyrtus kaweaensis, Rhodomyrtus mengenensis, Rhodomyrtus guymeriana, Rhodomyrtus longisepala, Rhodomyrtus misimana, Rhodomyrtus takeuchii,
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-348229: Based on the initial data import
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.