Baeckea leptophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
V?stn. Král. ?eské Spole?n. Nauk. T?. Mat.-P?ír. 2: 82 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311066
Common Names
- Baeckea leptophylla
- Narrow-leaved Baeckea
- Narrow Baeckea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baeckea leptophylla (also called Slender-leaved 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 leptophylla 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 leptophylla are white or pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baeckea leptophylla is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Baeckea leptophylla
Baeckea leptophylla is native to New South Wales, Australia. It can be found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland.
Baeckea leptophylla FAQ
What is the common name of Baeckea leptophylla?
Slender-leaved Baeckea
What is the natural habitat of Baeckea leptophylla?
It is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests
What is the scientific name of Baeckea leptophylla?
Baeckea leptophylla
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-19222: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.