Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.White) A.J.Scott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 321 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296383
Common Names
- Rhodomyrtus salomonensis
- Salomonensis Myrtus
- Salomonensis Myrtle
Description
Rhodomyrtus salomonensis (also called Solomon Islands Rhodomyrtus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Solomon Islands, where it is found in lowland forests. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodomyrtus salomonensis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodomyrtus salomonensis has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodomyrtus salomonensis is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and covered with a thin layer of soil. Germination usually takes place within two weeks. Once established, Rhodomyrtus salomonensis is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Rhodomyrtus salomonensis
Rhodomyrtus salomonensis is native to the Solomon Islands and can be found in tropical moist forests.
Rhodomyrtus salomonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodomyrtus salomonensis?
Rhodomyrtus salomonensis
What is the family of Rhodomyrtus salomonensis?
Myrtaceae
What is the common name of Rhodomyrtus salomonensis?
Solomon Islands Rhodomyrtus
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,