Biology:Archirhodomyrtus beckleri

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Short description: Species of tree

Archirhodomyrtus beckleri
Small Leaved Myrtle.jpg
Small-leaved myrtle near Kendall, Australia
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Archirhodomyrtus
Species:
A. beckleri
Binomial name
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri
(F.Muell.) A.J.Scott

Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, the "small-leaved myrtle", or "rose myrtle", is a shrub or small tree native to rainforest areas of eastern Australia .

Rose myrtle leaves are 2–8 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm wide, lanceolate, glossy and pleasantly fragrant when crushed. Flowers are 1 cm across, white, mauve or pink. The edible berry is 0.5-0.8 cm across, globular, yellow orange or red, containing numerous small seeds.[1]

Uses

The berry has a pleasant aromatic flavor reminiscent of Brazilian cherry. It can be eaten out-of-hand or used in sauces and preserves.

References

  1. Elliot, W.R., and Jones, D.L., Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants, 1982, ISBN:0-85091-143-5

Wikidata ☰ Q4786965 entry