Dimorphanthera megacalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacalyx
ID:
648542
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 70: 119 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647874
Common Names
- Dimorphanthera megacalyx
- Large-calyx Dimorphanthera
- Large-calyx Dimorph
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dimorphanthera megacalyx (also called 'Giant-flowered Tick-weed', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphanthera megacalyx is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and its flowers are attractive to pollinators. It can also be used as a ground cover, as it grows quickly and spreads easily.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimorphanthera megacalyx is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Dimorphanthera megacalyx is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Dimorphanthera megacalyx
Dimorphanthera megacalyx is native to New South Wales, Australia and can be found in open forests and woodlands.
Dimorphanthera megacalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphanthera megacalyx?
Dimorphanthera megacalyx
What type of plant is Dimorphanthera megacalyx?
It is a shrub
Where does Dimorphanthera megacalyx grow?
It is native to South America
Species in the Dimorphanthera genus
Dimorphanthera alba, Dimorphanthera albida, Dimorphanthera albiflora, Dimorphanthera alpina, Dimorphanthera alpivaga, Dimorphanthera amblyornidis, Dimorphanthera amoena, Dimorphanthera amplifolia, Dimorphanthera anchorifera, Dimorphanthera angiliensis, Dimorphanthera anomala, Dimorphanthera antennifera, Dimorphanthera apoana, Dimorphanthera beccariana, Dimorphanthera brachyantha, Dimorphanthera bracteata, Dimorphanthera breviflos, Dimorphanthera brevipes, Dimorphanthera calodon, Dimorphanthera collinsii, Dimorphanthera continua, Dimorphanthera cornuta, Dimorphanthera crassifolia, Dimorphanthera cratericola, Dimorphanthera darmandvillei, Dimorphanthera dekockii, Dimorphanthera denticulifera, Dimorphanthera doctersii, Dimorphanthera dryophila, Dimorphanthera elegantissima, Dimorphanthera eymae, Dimorphanthera forbesii, Dimorphanthera glauca, Dimorphanthera gracilis, Dimorphanthera hirsutiflora, Dimorphanthera ingens, Dimorphanthera inopinata, Dimorphanthera intermedia, Dimorphanthera kalkmanii, Dimorphanthera kempteriana, Dimorphanthera keysseri, Dimorphanthera lancifolia, Dimorphanthera latifolia, Dimorphanthera leucostoma, Dimorphanthera longifolia, Dimorphanthera longistyla, Dimorphanthera macbainii, Dimorphanthera macleaniifolia, Dimorphanthera magnifica, Dimorphanthera megacalyx,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.