Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 26: 68 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338278
Common Names
- Beyeria gardneri
- Gardner's Beyeria
- Gardner Beyeria
Description
Beyeria gardneri (also called Gardner's Beyeria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that is native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves that are green in color. It produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Beyeria gardneri has been used medicinally for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It can also be used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Beyeria gardneri has a white flower with yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Beyeria gardneri is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Beyeria gardneri
Beyeria gardneri can be found in the tropical forests of Australia.
Beyeria gardneri FAQ
What is the common name of Beyeria gardneri?
Gardneri
What is the growth habit of Beyeria gardneri?
It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem.
What are the uses of Beyeria gardneri?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Species in the Beyeria genus
Beyeria calycina,
Beyeria cinerea,
Beyeria cyanescens,
Beyeria gardneri,
Beyeria lasiocarpa,
Beyeria latifolia,
Beyeria lepidopetala,
Beyeria lechenaultii,
Beyeria opaca,
Beyeria similis,
Beyeria subtecta,
Beyeria viscosa,
Beyeria apiculata,
Beyeria cockertonii,
Beyeria constellata,
Beyeria disciformis,
Beyeria lanceolata,
Beyeria lapidicola,
Beyeria minor,
Beyeria physaphylla,
Beyeria rostellata,
Beyeria simplex,
Beyeria sulcata,
Beyeria villosa,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,