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
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.
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,