Austromyrtus is a genus of shrubs in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. Three species are found along the east coast of Australia; in Queensland and in New South Wales and A. lotoides being endemic to New Caledonia. The fruits of A. dulcis have a hint of cinnamon flavouring. The species under this generic name in New Caledonia are being taxonomically revised and will be transferred to another genus. Species include: * Austromyrtus dulcis * Austromyrtus glabra * Austromyrtus lotoides * Austromyrtus tenuifolia