*Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hasskarl var. tomentosus . Common name: Rose Myrtle, Downy Myrtle, Downy Rosemyrtle, Isenberg-bush. Phenology: Mar-Jun. Habitat: Pine flatwoods, other natural and disturbed habitats. Distribution: Native of s. China, se. Asia, and the Philippines.
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Taxonomy Comments: Var. parviflora Craib is not known in our region; it is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA10; < Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk. – Fl4, K3, K4, SFla, WH3, Wilson (1960c)
Links to other floras: = Rhodomyrtus tomentosa var. tomentosus - FNA10
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (name change)
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