Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
311776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 8: 297 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311108

Common Names

  • Baeckea linifolia
  • Flax-leaved Baeckea
  • Flax Baeckea

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Description

Baeckea linifolia (also called Baeckea linifolia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and heathland areas. It has linear leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Baeckea linifolia 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 linifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Baeckea linifolia 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 linifolia

Baeckea linifolia is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.

Baeckea linifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Baeckea linifolia?

Linear-leaved Baeckea

What is the natural habitat of Baeckea linifolia?

It is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests

What is the scientific name of Baeckea linifolia?

Baeckea linifolia

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-19226: Based on the initial data import
Edward Rudge (1763-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudge' in the authors string.