Euryomyrtus ramosissima
Euryomyrtus ramosissima, the 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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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Euryomyrtus |
| Species: | E. ramosissima |
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Habit
Taxonomy
Two subspecies are currently recognised:
- E. ramosissima subsp. prostrata (Hook.f.) Trudgen (Synonyms: Baeckea prostrata Hook.f., Euryomyrtus parviflora Miq., Baeckea ramosissima subsp. prostrata (Hook.f.) G.W.Carr
- E. ramosissima (A.Cunn.) Trudgen subsp. ramosissima (syn. Baeckea ramosissima).
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
- "Euryomyrtus ramosissima". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- "Euryomyrtus ramosissima". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2008-06-06.
- "New South Wales Flora Online: Euryomyrtus ramosissima". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
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