Baeckea kandos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 260 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310996
Common Names
- Kandos' Baeckea
- Kandos' Myrtle
- Kandos' Tea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baeckea kandos (also called Kandos baeckea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that typically grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea kandos is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments, such as colds, flu, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baeckea kandos is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baeckea kandos is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Baeckea kandos
Baeckea kandos is native to New South Wales, Australia. It can be found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland.
Baeckea kandos FAQ
What is the common name of Baeckea kandos?
Kandos Baeckea
What is the natural habitat of Baeckea kandos?
It is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests
What is the scientific name of Baeckea kandos?
Baeckea kandos
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19215: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.