Decaspermum humile, commonly known as the silky myrtle, is a tree from Australia and Asia.

First described as Nelitris humilis by Scottish botanist George Don in 1832,[1] it gained its current name in 1980 when reclassified in the genus Decaspermum.

[3] A shrub or small tree, occasionally reaching 25 metres (80 ft) in height and a stem diameter of 45 cm (18 in).

Small branches are covered with silvery hairs, which later become fibrous and have a red brown colour.

[4] In the typical shape of the lillypilly group, it may easily be confused in the field with plants of the genus Syzygium.

The leaves are arranged oppositely on the stem, and are entire, ovate to lanceolate with a prominent drip tip.

[3] The white or pale mauve flowers appear in thyrses in March to May, though occasionally as late as October.

[5] The attractive furrowed bark, glossy foliage and fragrant flowers give the species horticultural potential.