Rhodomyrtus verecunda
| Rhodomyrtus verecunda | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Rhodomyrtus |
| Species: | R. verecunda
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhodomyrtus verecunda A.J Ford & Peter G. Wilson
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Rhodomyrtus verecunda is an extremely rare species in the family Myrtaceae, which is endemic to the area in and around Cape Tribulation in North Queensland.[2]
Description
It grows as a shrub or small tree reaching heights of 3 to 5 metres. It differs from Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa in having brochidodromous venation, a funnel-shaped and smooth hypanthium shape and texture, longer styles of 7.5-8mms, a differing inflorescence type and ovule structure (solitary and bilocular) as well as a greater number of ovules per flower (4-6). It has white and yellow flowers with indehiscent, fleshy bacciferous fruit.[3]
Conservation
It has been assessed as Least Concern under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
References
- ^ "Taxon - Rhodomyrtus verecunda". WildNet. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Rhodomyrtus verecunda". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Rhodomyrtus verecunda A.J.Ford & Peter G.Wilson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. 2021. Retrieved 2026-02-23.