Westringia kydrensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kydrensis
ID:
334922
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.J.Conn
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 646 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334254
Common Names
- Westringia kydrensis
- Kydrens Rosemary
- Kydrens Westringia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Westringia kydrensis (also called 'Kydren's Westringia', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8m tall. It is native to Australia, and it is found in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and dry sclerophyll forest. It has small, dark green, glossy leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Westringia kydrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Westringia kydrensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals, and the seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Westringia kydrensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Westringia kydrensis
Westringia kydrensis is native to Australia.
Westringia kydrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Westringia kydrensis?
Westringia kydrensis
What is the common name of Westringia kydrensis?
Kydrens Westringia
What is the natural habitat of Westringia kydrensis?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Westringia genus
Westringia amabilis, Westringia angustifolia, Westringia blakeana, Westringia brevifolia, Westringia cephalantha, Westringia cheelii, Westringia crassifolia, Westringia cremnophila, Westringia dampieri, Westringia davidii, Westringia discipulorum, Westringia eremicola, Westringia fruticosa, Westringia glabra, Westringia grandifolia, Westringia kydrensis, Westringia longifolia, Westringia lucida, Westringia lurida, Westringia parvifolia, Westringia rigida, Westringia rubiifolia, Westringia rupicola, Westringia saxatilis, Westringia senifolia, Westringia sericea, Westringia tenuicaulis, Westringia viminalis, Westringia acifolia, Westringia capitonia, Westringia ophioglossa, Westringia fitzgeraldensis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214594: Based on the initial data import
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.