Waterhousea

taxobox
name = "Waterhousea"
regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Myrtales
familia = Myrtaceae
genus = "Waterhousea"
genus_authority = F. Muell
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision = See text.|

"Waterhousea" is a genus of 4 species of small tree in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. They are endemic to Australia, along the eastern coast. The genus is a relatively new creation, being split off from "Syzygium"

The most common species, "W. floribunda" is a widely grown street tree and is known as the weeping lilly pilly.

"Waterhousea" species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including "Aenetus eximia".

Cultivars

"Waterhousea floribunda" 'Sweeper' is a cultivar with a weeping habit and lush green new growth and a ripple in the leaves. It grows to a height of 10m x 5-8m wide and produces clusters of white flowers in summer. It will grow in full sun to part shade and has and will tolerate light frosts in cool climates. [cite web| title=Plant Profile Waterhousea floribunda Sweeper |url=http://www.downesnursery.com.au/waterhousea_floribunda_sweeper.html |accessdate=2008-05-16]

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