Rhodomyrtus effusa is a species of shrub or tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the Wet Tropics of northeast Queensland.[2]
| Rhodomyrtus effusa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Rhodomyrtus |
| Species: | R. effusa |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhodomyrtus effusa | |
Description
editAs a small tree it can grow to be 6 metres in height. It flowers from October to February and fruits from January to August. It has indehiscent, fleshy bacciferous fruit.
Conservation
editIt has been assessed as Endangered under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.[3]
References
edit- ↑ "Taxon - Rhodomyrtus effusa". WildNet. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ↑ "Rhodomyrtus effusa". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ↑ "Rare or threatened plants of Mowbray National Park". Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (Queensland). Government of Queensland. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
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