Richea curtisiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.M.Gray
Source:
ksu
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 2: 143 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400564
Common Names
- Richea Curtisiae
- Richea
- Curtisiae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Richea curtisiae (also called Curtis' Richea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Tasmania, Australia. It has leathery, dark green leaves and grows in wet, heathland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Richea curtisiae is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in the spring. It is also used in landscaping, as a hedge or windbreak, and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Richea curtisiae has white to pink flowers with five petals and a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Richea curtisiae is an evergreen, slow-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 2m. It prefers a moist, acidic soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Propagation is by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or by layering in spring. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is a slow process.
Where to Find Richea curtisiae
Richea curtisiae can be found in the wet forests of Tasmania, Australia.
Richea curtisiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Richea curtisiae?
Richea curtisiae
What is the common name of Richea curtisiae?
Curtis' Richea
What is the natural habitat of Richea curtisiae?
It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows in Tasmania, Australia.
Species in the Richea genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Alan Maurice Gray (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Gray' in the authors string.