Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 3: t. 298 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311057
Common Names
- Baeckea leptocaulis
- Slender-stemmed Baeckea
- Slender Baeckea
Description
Baeckea leptocaulis (also called Slender-stemmed Baeckea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has small, white flowers. It is found in heathlands, woodlands and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea leptocaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Baeckea leptocaulis are white or pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baeckea leptocaulis is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10cm in length. They should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Baeckea leptocaulis
Baeckea leptocaulis is native to New South Wales, Australia. It can be found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland.
Baeckea leptocaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baeckea leptocaulis?
Baeckea leptocaulis
What is the common name of Baeckea leptocaulis?
Slender-stemmed Baeckea
What is the natural habitat of Baeckea leptocaulis?
Dry forests and scrublands
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,