Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lechenaultii
ID:
339037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 6: 307. 1866

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338369

Common Names

  • Lechenault's Beyeria
  • Lechenault's Ginger
  • Lechenault's Shell Ginger

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Synonyms

  • Beyeria backhousei Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Beyeria drummondii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Beyeria ledifolia Sond. [unknown]
  • Beyeria ledifolia angustifolia Mull.Arg. [unknown]
  • Beyeria ledifolia backhousei (Hook.f.) Mull.Arg. [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii backhousei (Hook.f.) Gruning [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii drummondii (Mull.Arg.) Gruning [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii eloeagnoides Baill. [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii genuina Baill. [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii latifolia Gruning [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii ledifolia (Klotzsch) Gruning [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii myrtoides Baill. [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii pernettioides Baill. [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii rosmarinoides Gruning [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii rosmarinoides Baill. [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii salsoloides Baill. [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii vaccinioides Baill. [unknown]
  • Beyeria opaca linearis Benth. [unknown]
  • Beyeriopsis drummondii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Calyptrostigma ledifolium Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Beyeria viscosa angustifolia F.Muell. & Tate [unknown]
  • Hemistemma lechenaultii DC. [unknown]
  • Beyeria lechenaultii genuina Gruning [unknown]
  • Beyeria ledifolia genuina Mull.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Beyeria lechenaultii (also called the sandpaper bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the family Proteaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal dunes to rocky hillsides. It grows to a height of up to 4 m, with grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Beyeria lechenaultii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant aroma and is used to make essential oils. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Beyeria lechenaultii is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and long with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beyeria lechenaultii is a tropical perennial herb that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground, and should be fertilized regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant from becoming too large.

Where to Find Beyeria lechenaultii

Beyeria lechenaultii is native to Australia, where it can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Beyeria lechenaultii FAQ

What is the common name of Beyeria lechenaultii?

Lechenault's Ginger

What is the scientific name of Lechenault's Ginger?

Beyeria lechenaultii

What is the natural habitat of Beyeria lechenaultii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-21868: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.