USPP23163P2 - Myoporum plant named ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ - Google Patents
Myoporum plant named ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- USPP23163P2 USPP23163P2 US12/925,230 US92523010V USPP23163P2 US PP23163 P2 USPP23163 P2 US PP23163P2 US 92523010 V US92523010 V US 92523010V US PP23163 P2 USPP23163 P2 US PP23163P2
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- green
- clean
- myoporum
- leaf
- laetum
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Active, expires
Links
- 241000577986 Myoporum Species 0.000 title abstract description 5
- 241001269800 Myoporum laetum Species 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 241000196324 Embryophyta Species 0.000 abstract description 27
- 241001414989 Thysanoptera Species 0.000 abstract description 10
- 241000607479 Yersinia pestis Species 0.000 abstract description 4
- 208000024891 symptom Diseases 0.000 abstract description 4
- 241000238631 Hexapoda Species 0.000 abstract description 3
- 210000003462 vein Anatomy 0.000 description 5
- 210000004907 gland Anatomy 0.000 description 4
- 239000002689 soil Substances 0.000 description 4
- 230000000644 propagated effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 241000894007 species Species 0.000 description 3
- 238000005520 cutting process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 201000010099 disease Diseases 0.000 description 2
- 208000037265 diseases, disorders, signs and symptoms Diseases 0.000 description 2
- 239000011121 hardwood Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000000366 juvenile effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 241001573881 Corolla Species 0.000 description 1
- 206010061217 Infestation Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 235000019892 Stellar Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 239000003086 colorant Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000013399 edible fruits Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 230000007613 environmental effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 210000004209 hair Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 238000011065 in-situ storage Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000035772 mutation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 210000000056 organ Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 238000013138 pruning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000033458 reproduction Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000001850 reproductive effect Effects 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01H—NEW PLANTS OR NON-TRANSGENIC PROCESSES FOR OBTAINING THEM; PLANT REPRODUCTION BY TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
- A01H5/00—Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant parts; Angiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
- A01H5/02—Flowers
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01H—NEW PLANTS OR NON-TRANSGENIC PROCESSES FOR OBTAINING THEM; PLANT REPRODUCTION BY TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
- A01H6/00—Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their botanic taxonomy
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Myoporum , which is grown as an ornamental shrub for use in the garden and landscape.
- the new cultivar is known botanically as Myoporum laetum , and will be referred to hereinafter by the cultivar name ‘CLEAN n GREEN’.
- ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ was discovered by the inventor in 2009 as a naturally occurring single whole plant mutation which the inventor had observed in an established cultivated hedge planting consisting of many plants of Myporum laetum (species, unpatented) in Santa Barbara, Calif. The inventor observed that ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ did not exhibit any of the symptoms of attack by thrips, which are leaf-feeding insect pests which commonly affects plants and plantings of Myoporum laetum . Whereas, neighboring and even adjacent plants of Myporum laetum all exhibited the leaf deformity which is characteristic of thrip attack, the single plant of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ was entirely free of such symptoms, and exhibited healthy green, glossy and perfectly shaped foliage.
- ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ was first asexually propagated by the inventor in June 2009 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Asexual propagation was accomplished using semi-hardwood cuttings. The inventor continued to observe the discovered plant ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ and has observed the plants which have been asexually propagated from ‘CLEAN n GREEN’. Both the original plant and all subsequent plants have remained unaffected by thrip attack despite being deliberately exposed to insect pressure from other infested plants which the inventor placed in close proximity.
- ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ The distinguishing characteristics of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ are as follows: In combination these traits set ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ apart from all other existing varieties of Myoporum known to the inventor. ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ has not been tested under all possible conditions and phenotypic differences may be observed with variations in environmental, climatic, and cultural conditions. All growth descriptions are for plants which have been grown out of doors in Santa Barbara, Calif.
- FIG. 1 shows the original discovered plant of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ which is still in situ in the landscape planting in Santa Barbara, Calif. Whereas the plant of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ appears healthy and full, the adjacent and nearby plants of Myoporum laetum are evidently severely affected by thrip attack.
- FIG. 2 shows the foliage of a plant of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ which has been asexually propagated from the original discovered plant.
- the foliage is entirely free of any symptoms of attack by thrips and appears glossy and healthy despite having been positioned in close proximity to plants which were infested with thrips.
- FIG. 3 shows a solitary flower of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’.
Landscapes
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Physiology (AREA)
- Botany (AREA)
- Developmental Biology & Embryology (AREA)
- Environmental Sciences (AREA)
- Breeding Of Plants And Reproduction By Means Of Culturing (AREA)
Abstract
A new cultivar of Myoporum laetum named ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ which does not exhibit symptoms of attack by thrips, which are leaf-feeding insect pests which commonly affects plants and plantings of Myoporum laetum. ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ exhibits healthy green, glossy and perfectly shaped foliage. In combination with its upright form and well-branching habit, these characteristics distinguish ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ from all other existing varieties of Myoporum known to the inventor.
Description
Genus: Myoporum.
Species: laetum.
Denomination: ‘CLEAN n GREEN’.
The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Myoporum, which is grown as an ornamental shrub for use in the garden and landscape. The new cultivar is known botanically as Myoporum laetum, and will be referred to hereinafter by the cultivar name ‘CLEAN n GREEN’.
‘CLEAN n GREEN’ was discovered by the inventor in 2009 as a naturally occurring single whole plant mutation which the inventor had observed in an established cultivated hedge planting consisting of many plants of Myporum laetum (species, unpatented) in Santa Barbara, Calif. The inventor observed that ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ did not exhibit any of the symptoms of attack by thrips, which are leaf-feeding insect pests which commonly affects plants and plantings of Myoporum laetum. Whereas, neighboring and even adjacent plants of Myporum laetum all exhibited the leaf deformity which is characteristic of thrip attack, the single plant of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ was entirely free of such symptoms, and exhibited healthy green, glossy and perfectly shaped foliage.
‘CLEAN n GREEN’ was first asexually propagated by the inventor in June 2009 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Asexual propagation was accomplished using semi-hardwood cuttings. The inventor continued to observe the discovered plant ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ and has observed the plants which have been asexually propagated from ‘CLEAN n GREEN’. Both the original plant and all subsequent plants have remained unaffected by thrip attack despite being deliberately exposed to insect pressure from other infested plants which the inventor placed in close proximity.
The inventor has determined that the distinguishing characteristic of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’, namely resistance to attack by thrips, has remained present in subsequent generations, and that in all respects ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ reproduces true to type in successive generations of asexual propagation.
The distinguishing characteristics of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ are as follows: In combination these traits set ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ apart from all other existing varieties of Myoporum known to the inventor. ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ has not been tested under all possible conditions and phenotypic differences may be observed with variations in environmental, climatic, and cultural conditions. All growth descriptions are for plants which have been grown out of doors in Santa Barbara, Calif.
-
- 1. ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ naturally well-branching at the base and along the stems, making it highly suitable for use as a hedging plant.
- 2. The foliage of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ is glossy and pale green when juvenile, and glossy and mid green when mature.
- 3. ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ is resistant to infestation by thrips.
- 4. In its first season of growth when planted in the landscape, ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ achieves a height of 1.2 meters and a width of 1.2 meters.
- 5. When planted in the landscape and mature, a plant of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ achieves a height of approximately 6.0-6.2 meters and a spread of approximately 6.0 meters.
- 6. ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ is hardy to 30 degrees Fahrenheit and, as is typical of the species parent, will thrive in Sunset Western Climate Zones 8, 9, 14-17 and 19-24.
The accompanying color drawings illustrate the overall appearance of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ showing the colors of its foliage and flowers as true as it is reasonably possible to obtain in colored reproductions of this type.
The drawing labeled FIG. 1 shows the original discovered plant of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ which is still in situ in the landscape planting in Santa Barbara, Calif. Whereas the plant of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ appears healthy and full, the adjacent and nearby plants of Myoporum laetum are evidently severely affected by thrip attack.
The drawing labeled as FIG. 2 shows the foliage of a plant of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ which has been asexually propagated from the original discovered plant. The foliage is entirely free of any symptoms of attack by thrips and appears glossy and healthy despite having been positioned in close proximity to plants which were infested with thrips.
The drawing labeled as FIG. 3 shows a solitary flower of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’.
The following is a detailed description of the Myoporum laetum cultivar named ‘CLEAN n GREEN’. Data was collected from an eighteen months old plant growing out of doors in a 3 gallon container in Santa Barbara, Calif. When grown entirely in a container, the height and spread of ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ are reduced as described herein. The observed plant had been pruned down to 10 cm above soil level in order to encourage basal and lateral branching as would be typical of commercial cultural practice. Color determinations are in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart, 2007 Edition, except where general color terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used.
- Botanical classification: Myoporum laetum ‘CLEAN n GREEN’.
- Use: Ornamental landscape and hedging plant.
- Parent: ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ arose as a naturally occurring whole plant sport which was observed within an established hedge planting of many plants of the species Myoporum laetum (unpatented).
- Type: Evergreen shrub.
- Vigor: Medium.
- Habit: Upright.
- Dimensions: Height: 85 cm; width: 80 cm.
- Hardiness: USDA Zone 9.
- Propagation: Medium hardwood cuttings.
- Root system: Coarse surface roots and dense fibrous root system throughout the container.
- Soil: Plant in loam or well drained soil.
- Sunlight: Plant in full sunlight.
- Diseases and pests: Resistant to thrips and not susceptible to any other pests or diseases known to the inventor.
- Stems:
-
- Branching habit.—Prolific. Branches are strong and wiry and quickly turn upright.
- Number of branches.—After pruning the apical shoot at 10 cm above the soil level, seven branches resulted below. Numerous lateral branches emerge from each of these basal branches. Lateral branching is axillary and occurs at each node.
- Basal branches.—Length 75 cm, diameter 7 mm-10 mm.
- Lateral branches.—Length 10 cm-30 cm; diameter 5 mm-8 mm.
- Internode length (all branches).—2 cm-3 cm.
- Shape.—Irregular quadrangular.
- Stem surface (lignified, mature).—Rough, coriaceous, color ranges between 161A and 163D.
- Stem surface (green, juvenile).—Slightly rough with numerous rounded lenticels which are readily felt but barely discernable. Color (including lenticels) 138B.
- Stem surface color at each node and extending approximately 0.5 cm on either side of each node.—173B.
- Pubescence.—Absent.
-
- Foliage:
-
- Leaf arrangement.—Alternate.
- Leaf division.—Simple.
- Leaf number per basal branch.—30-40.
- Leaf number per lateral branch.—8-20.
- Leaf shape.—Lanceolate.
- Leaf base.—Acuminate.
- Leaf apex.—Markedly acuminate.
- Leaf venation.—Pinnate, with prominent mid vein; other veins barely discernable, appears pinnate.
- Vein color (both surfaces).—Mid vein N144D; other veins as leaf lamina.
- Pubescence.—None present.
- Margin.—Entire, smooth.
- Leaf surface (both surfaces).—Smooth, with numerous raised oil glands which appear as tiny dots. Each gland has diameter less than 0.5 mm and is raised less than 0.25 mm. Glands are approximately 1 mm apart and are present throughout both leaf surfaces. Gland color is 145C.
- Leaf attachment.—Petiolate.
- Petiole length.—8 mm-12 mm.
- Petiole shape.—Flattened: width 2.5 mm, depth 1.5 mm.
- Petiole color.—N144D.
- Petiole surface.—Smooth.
- Leaf dimensions.—3.5 cm in width and 10 cm in length.
- Leaf color.—Upper surface 141A; lower 138A.
-
- Flowers: Flowers appear to be mostly absent. Where observed, flowers are axillary and occur singly or in pairs or in groups of four to six flowers.
-
- Arrangement.—Solitary. When present as two or more flowers in an axillary group, each flower and its peduncle is solitary.
- Peduncles.—Attachment: Axillary and (if more than one flower in the axillary group) adjacent to others without joining at base. Dimensions: Length 8 mm-12 mm; diameter 1 mm. Color: 143C.
- Corolla.—Shape: Stellar, sympetalous, five lobes slightly recurving. Diameter: 18 mm. Depth: 5 mm. Lobe apex: Rounded. Lobe base: Truncate. Lobe margin: Smooth, entire. Texture (upper surface): Wax-like, glossy, pubescent except at margins. Hairs tiny, very fine, 2 mm in length, color appears gray-white. Texture (lower surface): Wax like, smooth, glossy. Color (upper surface): NN155D with two to four longitudinal rows of purple-gray spots numbering from 16 to approximately 40 on each lobe. Spots commence at 5 mm from lobe apex and extend to lobe base. Spots are irregularly shaped, typically round to slightly elliptic. Spot diameter varies between 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm, Spots are not raised. Spot color N187A.
- Reproductive organs.—Stamens: 4 in number, exserted, 5 mm-7 mm in length, color white. Anthers: Elliptic, 2.5 mm in length, 1.5 mm in diameter, color 157D. Fruit: Not observed. To date, all flowers have aborted.
-
Claims (1)
1. A new and distinct variety of Myoporum laetum plant named ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ as described and illustrated.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US12/925,230 USPP23163P2 (en) | 2009-11-16 | 2010-10-18 | Myoporum plant named ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US28120109P | 2009-11-16 | 2009-11-16 | |
US12/925,230 USPP23163P2 (en) | 2009-11-16 | 2010-10-18 | Myoporum plant named ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
USPP23163P2 true USPP23163P2 (en) | 2012-11-06 |
Family
ID=47075604
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US12/925,230 Active 2031-01-29 USPP23163P2 (en) | 2009-11-16 | 2010-10-18 | Myoporum plant named ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | USPP23163P2 (en) |
-
2010
- 2010-10-18 US US12/925,230 patent/USPP23163P2/en active Active
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
USPP17409P2 (en) | Koelreuteria plant named ‘CORAL SUN’ | |
USPP31313P2 (en) | Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-1806’ | |
USPP23163P2 (en) | Myoporum plant named ‘CLEAN n GREEN’ | |
USPP35308P2 (en) | Peperomia plant named ‘Verdant Flame’ | |
USPP34475P2 (en) | Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2105’ | |
USPP33711P2 (en) | Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHFUNCNI’ | |
USPP35372P2 (en) | Anthurium plant named ‘AN2887337’ | |
USPP33268P2 (en) | Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHFASAO’ | |
USPP32350P2 (en) | Pinus tree named ‘MonJaw’ | |
USPP31335P2 (en) | Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHAMYO’ | |
USPP31735P2 (en) | Peperomia plant named ‘Mendoza’ | |
USPP14424P3 (en) | Oak tree named ‘QSFTC’ | |
USPP30966P2 (en) | Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHFUBE’ | |
USPP28726P2 (en) | Pittosporum plant named ‘PITTLB2’ | |
USPP28696P2 (en) | Pittosporum plant named ‘GloBall’ | |
USPP29416P3 (en) | Peperomia plant named ‘Napoli Nights’ | |
USPP14751P2 (en) | Corokia plant named ‘Tutti Frutti’ | |
USPP21390P2 (en) | Buxus plant named ‘Robbuxupt’ | |
USPP17274P2 (en) | Fittonia plant named ‘White Angel’ | |
US20190307048P1 (en) | Anthurium plant named 'anthytzel' | |
USPP18413P2 (en) | Berberis plant named ‘ROSY ROCKET’ | |
US20190090398P1 (en) | Gaultheria plant named `Hokutotakaji-001' | |
USPP24965P2 (en) | Hibiscus plant named ‘CARPA’ | |
USPP17271P2 (en) | Fittonia plant named ‘Red Angel’ | |
USPP17084P2 (en) | Berberis plant named ‘Tiny Gold’ |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: PLANTHAVEN, INC, CALIFORNIA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:ZYLSTRA, DOUG;REEL/FRAME:025210/0234 Effective date: 20100921 |