Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 28: t. 10 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303933
Common Names
- Babingtonia
- Camphorosmae
- Babingtonia camphorosmae
Description
Babingtonia camphorosmae (also called 'Camphor-Leaved Babingtonia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of up to 3 feet. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Babingtonia camphorosmae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White or pinkish flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Have a single cotyledon and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Babingtonia camphorosmae is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Babingtonia camphorosmae
Babingtonia camphorosmae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia.
Babingtonia camphorosmae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Babingtonia camphorosmae?
Babingtonia camphorosmae
What is the natural habitat of Babingtonia camphorosmae?
Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides
What are the common uses of Babingtonia camphorosmae?
Used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant
Species in the Babingtonia genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,