Kingdom Plantae Family Myrtaceae Scientific name Euryomyrtus ramosissima | Order Myrtales Genus Euryomyrtus Rank Species | |
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Similar Pultenaea gunnii, Amperea xiphoclada, Coronidium scorpioides, Senecio hispidulus, Platylobium formosum | ||
Euryomyrtus ramosissima (Rosy Baeckea) is a shrub in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). The species is endemic to Australia. It is spreading in habit and grows to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are dark green, long and narrow ranging from 3 to 13 mm in length and 1 to 3 mm in width. White, pink or mauve flowers with circular petals are produced between June and February in its native range.
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Taxonomy
Two subspecies are currently recognised:
Distribution
The species occurs in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.
Cultivation
The species performs best in a sunny or partially shaded, well-drained position. Plants may be propagated from semi-mature cuttings or seed, though the latter is not readily available
References
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