| + | Angophora (vessel-bearing; Greek, in allusion to shape of fruit). Myrtaceae. Gum Myrtle. A genus of 4 species of Australian trees or shrubs, sometimes cult, in glasshouses in the Old World, but not known to the trade in this country, where their cult, seems to be confined to botanic gardens. They have large opposite Lvs., corymbose fls., with a 5-6-cleft calyx. The commonest species in cult. are A. cordifölia, Cav., with yellowish fls. and sessile Lvs., and A. lanceolata, Cav., with white fls. and petiolate Lvs. See page 3565. |