Status:
valid
Authors:
Rudge
Source:
wcs
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 8: 198 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310673
Common Names
- Baeckea diosmifolia
- Diosmifolia Baeckea
- Diosmifolia Baeckea
Description
Baeckea diosmifolia (also called Diosmifolia Baeckea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a gray-brown bark and leathery, dark green leaves. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea diosmifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of honey.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Baeckea diosmifolia are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baeckea diosmifolia is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Baeckea diosmifolia
Baeckea diosmifolia is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales and Queensland.
Baeckea diosmifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baeckea diosmifolia?
Baeckea diosmifolia
What is the common name of Baeckea diosmifolia?
Diosmifolia Baeckea
What is the natural habitat of Baeckea diosmifolia?
Dry sclerophyll forests
Species in the Baeckea 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,