Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Asteromyrtus

Species:

Asteromyrtus brassii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

AUS, New Guinea

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best. Seeds require light and warm temperatures around 20-25°C for optimal germination.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI