Rhodomyrtus verecunda is an extremely rare species in the family Myrtaceae, which is endemic to the area in and around Cape Tribulation in North Queensland.
It grows as a shrub or small tree reaching heights of 3 to 5 metres. It differs from Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa in having brochidodromous venation, a funnel-shaped and smooth hypanthium shape and texture, longer styles of 7.5-8mms, a differing inflorescence type and ovule structure (solitary and bilocular) as well as a greater number of ovules per flower (4-6). It has white and yellow flowers with indehiscent, fleshy bacciferous fruit.
It has been assessed as Least Concern under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.