Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
684173

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 761 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683506

Common Names

  • Eustegia minuta
  • Tiny Eustegia
  • Tiny False Bindweed

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Synonyms

  • Apocynum hastatum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Apocynum minutum L.f. [unknown]
  • Eustegia hastata (Thunb.) R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Eustegia minuta (also called Dwarf eustegia, among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Eustegia minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eustegia minuta is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eustegia minuta is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eustegia minuta

Eustegia minuta is found in South America.

Eustegia minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustegia minuta?

Eustegia minuta

What is the family of Eustegia minuta?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Eustegia minuta?

Small Eustegia

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2805310: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.