Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 31: 29. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021167
Common Names
- Babingtonia peteriana
- Peteriana Babingtonia
- Babingtonia
Description
Babingtonia peteriana (also called Peter's Babingtonia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including heathland, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Babingtonia peteriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Babingtonia peteriana has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Babingtonia peteriana is a semi-evergreen perennial with a trailing habit. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and needs regular watering.
Where to Find Babingtonia peteriana
Babingtonia peteriana is native to the tropical forests of Australia.
Babingtonia peteriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Babingtonia peteriana?
Babingtonia peteriana
What is the common name of Babingtonia peteriana?
Peter's Babingtonia
What is the family of Babingtonia peteriana?
Myrtaceae
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,