Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Myrtales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 468 accepted species worldwide.
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Eucalyptus spathulata Hook.
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Syzygium grande (Wight) N.P.Balakr.
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Leptospermum arachnoides Gaertn.
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Metrosideros excelsa Sol. ex Gaertn.
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Eucalyptus utilis Brooker & Hopper
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Verticordia densiflora Lindl.
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Calytrix fraseri A.Cunn.
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Callistemon pityoides Miq.
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Eucalyptus fasciculosa F.Muell.
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Eucalyptus largiflorens F.Muell.
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Kunzea ericoides (A.Rich.) J.Thomps.
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Eucalyptus saligna Sm.
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Myrtaceae plants belong to the Myrtales order in the Plantae kingdom. This tree is well known for growing on cliffs, able to anchor itself in precarious, near-vertical positions. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Myrtaceae is classified in the order Myrtales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Duncan & Davies nurseries were a leading developer of cultivars in the mid-20th century, while the late Graeme Platt has bred 16 distinct cultivars to date, including a rare white-flowering tree.
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