Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
theiformis
ID:
926085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 223 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925420

Common Names

  • Theiformis Agonis
  • Theiformis Willow Myrtle
  • Theiformis Agonis Myrtle

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Description

Agonis theiformis (also called Theiformis Peppermint Tree, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in the wetter parts of the eastern coast, from southern Queensland to Victoria. It prefers open forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Agonis theiformis is used as an ornamental tree due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture, flooring and other construction purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agonis theiformis has white flowers with pink tips and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agonis theiformis is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and then can be transplanted into individual pots and grown until they are ready to be planted out into the garden.

Where to Find Agonis theiformis

Agonis theiformis is native to Australia and can be found in Western 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,

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