Euryomyrtus ramosissima | |
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Euryomyrtus ramosissima in Greater Bendigo National Park. | |
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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Binomial name | |
Euryomyrtus ramosissima | |
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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.
Two subspecies are currently recognised:
The species occurs in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.
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