Pilidiostigma
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Pilidiostigma is a genus of 6 species of shrubs and small trees in the myrtle family Myrtaceae
. All species occur in Australia and one, P. papuanum, also occurs in Papua New Guinea. They are not generally known to horticulture
. The species P. sessile is rare.
Myrtaceae
The Myrtaceae or Myrtle family are a family of dicotyledon plants, placed within the order Myrtales. Myrtle, clove, guava, feijoa, allspice, and eucalyptus belong here. All species are woody, with essential oils, and flower parts in multiples of four or five...
. All species occur in Australia and one, P. papuanum, also occurs in Papua New Guinea. They are not generally known to horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic...
. The species P. sessile is rare.