Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. Philos. Soc. Victoria 1: 41 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561512
Common Names
- Bauera sessiliflora
- Sessiliflora Bauera
- Sessiliflora Orchid
Description
Bauera sessiliflora (also called Australian Fuchsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, bright pink flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bauera sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and can be used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauera sessiliflora is a small, yellow or orange, cup-shaped flower with a yellow or greenish-yellow labellum. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauera sessiliflora can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Where to Find Bauera sessiliflora
Bauera sessiliflora is native to the temperate forests of Australia.
Bauera sessiliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauera sessiliflora?
Bauera sessiliflora
What is the family of Bauera sessiliflora?
Rhamnaceae
What is the natural habitat of Bauera sessiliflora?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Bauera genus
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,