Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
irregularis
ID:
921892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(McVaugh) Landrum & Morocho

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 105 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921227

Common Names

  • Amomyrtella irregularis
  • Irregular Amomyrtella
  • Amomyrtella Irregularis

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Description

Amomyrtella irregularis (also called Amomyrtella irregularis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Amomyrtella irregularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amomyrtella irregularis has white flowers that are star-shaped and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and succulent.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amomyrtella irregularis is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Amomyrtella irregularis

Amomyrtella irregularis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Amomyrtella genus

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-466793: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.
Vladimir Morocho (b.2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morocho' in the authors string.