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In the News (Wed 15 Feb 12)

  
  Agonis juniperina - Growing Native Plants
It is a lightweight shrub under 7 m high in Canberra, though it can reach 13 m in some of its native habitats, and grows with exceptional speed, giving the quick cover desired in new gardens.
When the leaves and young stems are bruised they release a lovely, spicy perfume from which the plant is recognised to be a member of the family Myrtaceae.
Any soil and situation is suitable, but it keeps in better condition in light shade as it is slender and brittle with foliage easily drying out and falling if exposed to hot sun.
www.anbg.gov.au /gnp/gnp3/agonis-juniperina.html   (521 words)

  
  Summary of report: A New Essential Oil — Agonis fragrans
The oil contained in the foliage of Agonis fragrans, an erect shrub native to SW Western Australia, was first recognised as having commercial potential as an essential oil in 1996.
In-vitro studies conducted by UWA Microbiology confirmed that Agonis fragrans oil has significant anti-microbial activity, similar to that of other recognised anti-microbial essential oils, including tea tree oil (from Melaleuca alternifolia) and that it may have clinical potential as an antimicrobial agent.
Extensive clinical trials to support a commercial launch of Agonis fragrans oil are now being conducted on behalf of a core commercial development group, and may confirm a range of reported clinical uses such as remedial therapies for joint, muscle and arthritis pain and respiratory infections.
www.rirdc.gov.au /reports/EOI/06-090sum.html   (650 words)

  
  Agonis Information
Agonis is a genus of 4 species in the plant family Myrtaceae.
The Western Australian Peppermint, Agonis flexuosa is easily the most well-known of the Agonis, being a common tree in the parks and road verges of Perth, Western Australia.
Agonis is the food plant of the moth Aenetus dulcis.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Agonis   (228 words)

  
  afterdark
As the plant grew it was observed that the leaves were thinner and it had a semi weeping habit as the plant matured.
In bloom the flowers are white with a deep burgundy center compared with the normal Agonis variety that has green broader leaves with fragrant white flowers with dark green centers.
Jackie informs that the Agonis ‘After Darks’ love to be grown in well-drained soils but love plenty of water, and they will grow best in full sun.
www.hellohello.com.au /afterdark.html   (454 words)

  
 Old Bones
Agonis flexuosa is the Australian willow myrtle but also is known as the Western Australia peppermint, because its evergreen leaves are fragrant when crushed.
The genus name Agonis means without angles, describing the soft, drooping form of this plant, and, of course, its branchlets are flexuosa, i.e., flexuous.
Agonis flexuosa is commonly used in Australia as a street tree and is adaptable in both temperate and tropical climates under a wide range of conditions.
www.botgard.ucla.edu /html/MEMBGNewsletter/Volume5number3/Oldbones.html   (1895 words)

  
 Agonis parviceps   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Agonis parviceps: is a member of the Myrtaceae family in company with the Eucalypts, Callistemons and Leptospermums.
Agonis parviceps is a small to medium, many-branched shrub with aromatic foliage and small flower heads.
Agonis parviceps is one of a number of small Myrtaceae, which could be called filler plants.
home.bluepin.net.au /yallaroo/Agonis_parvi.htm   (176 words)

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